HEALTH BENEFITS OF

SUNFLOWER OIL

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Prevention of Atherosclerosis which lowers blood pressure and the clogging of arteries producing a much healthier heart and thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and strokes.
  • Low levels of saturated fat and high levels of unsaturated fat therefore lowering bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and heart disease.
  • Enhancement of the immune system due to the presence of Antioxidants (such as Tocopherol) which reduces the risk of cancer generally and colon cancer specifically.
  • These same antioxidants help to neutralise the damaging affects of free radicals which contribute to many diseases generally and cancer in particular.
  • Several studies have looked at the affect of Sunflower Oil given to cancer ridden mice proving noticeable chemo-preventive results.
  • Noticeable energy enhancement due to the healthy fat content and particularly the absence of saturated fat that produce the feelings of tiredness and sluggishness.
  • High in Linoleic and Oleic acids which contribute to cell and tissue strength and are a high source of energy.
  • High in Vitamin E (see chart below) that protects the entire system from age related damage.
  • Sunflower Oil on the Comedogenic Rating (a natural products scale related to potential skin irritants) earned a score of 0 to 2 (on a scale of 0 to 5, good to bad).
  • Anti inflammatory qualities aid in the treatment of asthma.
  • No matter the cause of hair loss or damage, Sunflower oil is an Omega 9 which greatly assists in the strengthening and quality of hair.

SKIN BENEFITS

The high levels of vitamin E (see chart below), in its purest and most concentrated form, targets free radicals thus helping to prevent damage to healthy cells including reduction and healing of scars, wounds and blemishes.

  • Prevents skin dryness.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties prevent redness and irritation.
  • Moisturising and an aid to skin softness.
  • Skin barrier fortification to help dryness, psoriasis and eczema.
  • Non comedogenic.
  • Non-irritant and low risk allergen profile. preventing clogged pores and blemishes.

1 Tablespoon (11m) of cold press Sunflower Oil provides-

  • 5.4 mg – pure vitamin E
  • 0.99 kal/ 407kj
  • 11g Fat
  • 1.3g Saturates
  • 2.3g Mono -unsaturates