What is useful for corn oil?

Corn is the oldest of cereals, it was grown 12,000 years ago in South and Central America, where it is called maize. Conducted archaeological excavations confirm the fact of using the seeds of this vegetable already in our civilization. Cereal culture can safely be called the main foundation for the development of the ancient peoples of America: the Aztecs, the Maya and the Olmecs.

This three-meter-long grass could feed huge, fast-growing tribes and give people the necessary source of energy and a range of useful macro- and microelements. The greatest number of interesting finds confirming the processing and cultivation of this culture was found in Mexico.

Only here the interesting corn cobs found were several times smaller than modern ones. By way of constant crossing, a larger hybrid of maize was brought closer to the modern variety. Breeding lasted for several centuries and still does not stop. For this, the best varieties are selected and new hybrids are produced.

Corn is widely used on an industrial scale. From it make flour, cereals and excellent corn oil, which in its composition is not inferior to either vegetable or sunflower. This inexpensive and very useful product is suitable for everyday use.

The color of the oil can be red-brown and light-yellow, in appearance it is very similar to sunflower oil. The only thing that distinguishes it is its special flavor and taste. But for some reason in Russia it is less popular than in Europe, although it brings a lot of benefits to our body. In the article we will tell in detail about all the useful and healing properties of corn oil.

Corn oil: benefit and its composition

Unrefined oil contains about 85% unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. Corn oil twice exceeds olive and sunflower in the content of vitamin E, which is the strongest antioxidant and prevents premature aging. Also, vitamin E affects the correct functioning of the sex glands and fights free radicals. In addition, the oil is rich in vitamins: B1, F, PP, provitamin A and lecithin.

The systematic use of this dietary product contributes to the normalization of metabolic processes, liver, gallbladder and intestine. Oil has special substances that allow to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood of a person, as a result, the risk of blood clots and arteriosclerosis is reduced.

Thanks to vitamin K, corn oil is recommended for people with heart disease. In addition, this product has fortifying properties, therefore it is widely used in non-traditional medicine. Especially it is useful for pregnant women, nursing women and small children. Linoleic acid present in the oil perfectly fights with various diseases, such as: skin peeling, migraine, colds.

Actively it is used in cosmetology. To give hair shine and health, you need to rub corn oil into their roots. This way will perfectly strengthen your locks and make them more dense.

Corn oil: harm and contraindications

Undoubtedly, corn is a very valuable and useful product, but it has its minuses and contra-indications. The cereal itself, as well as corn oil, can not be consumed by people suffering from thrombophlebitis, increased blood coagulability and thrombosis.

It is not recommended to abuse it for those who have a bad appetite and low weight. With exacerbations of the duodenum and stomach ulcers, it is better to limit the amount of corn and to refrain from such a useful oil, which can only aggravate the situation.

If you decide to use corn to treat any diseases, consult a qualified technician beforehand.