Flax seed oil The history, the newest methods of production in Armenia, and the enormous healthy benefits for people
Flax, a plant-based food that provides healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber. It is cultivated both for its fiber (from which we can make flax yarn and fabric) and for the linseed, from which linseed oil is extracted. Flax fibers have been found in the Dzudzuana cave in the foothills of the Caucasus, dating back more than 30,000 years. Then people began to produce from the seed the linseed oil we know, which continues to enjoy great popularity as a health food supplement, and is widely used in medicine as one of the best skin care products in the world.
Nutrition facts
Flaxseeds have true superfood properties due to their high levels of beneficial nutrients. Their main feature is the high content of omega-3 “good” fatty acids. These fats are essential for the body and are currently linked to cardiovascular, brain, anti-inflammatory properties, and more.
At the same time, flax seeds are an excellent source of natural fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and copper.
The natural fiber in flaxseed reduces:
- Cholesterol levels in the blood
- Regulates glucose levels
- Promotes colon health and
- Works against constipation.
Recent research has shown that the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans in flaxseed can significantly reduce the growth of tumors in prostate cancer patients. Furthermore, the antioxidants in flax seeds alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis).
Flax seed oil
And to make the best use of it, flaxseed oil is produced, which can be used both as a food additive (internal use) and as a hair and skin nourishing ointment (external use).
Also comes with oilpressed flour, which is the residue of oil, and can be used with baked goods, dairy products, and any other food you want.Flaxseed oilwhen used externallynourishes hair and skin, preventing them from aging.
The usage of the oil
When used externally, flaxseed oil nourishes hair and skin, preventing them from aging.
In case of internal reception:
- Regulates the body’s metabolism
- Helps to lose excess weight
- Removes bad cholesterol from the body, strengthens blood vessels, regulates the work of the heart muscle, reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It improves the work of the vessels of the brain,
- Increases immunity and reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions,
- Cleans the liver and gall bladder,
- Cleanses the body of parasites,
- Helps in the absorption of calcium,
- Has a weak laxative effect,
- Used in the treatment of male impotence,
- Effectively affects vision.
A little about the history of oil
Sesame, hemp, and flax seeds were roasted on the stove, crushed, and the oil flowed through stone pipes into the vats.
The latest production methods and advantages
Currently, flax plants are grown in the village of Fantan, Kotayk region, at an altitude of about 2000 m above sea level, and the oils are produced with new generation equipment, which is able to crush it using the cold method. This method is unique because it does not involve any chemical solvents and the resulting oils retain all the biologically active substances, vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids that make flaxseed oil so useful and sought after in the field of skin care and healthy food.