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People have been skeptical about macadamia nut oil and its effects on health since macadamia nut is rich in fat and therefore, was considered to harm rather than benefit. However,macadamia nut oil health benefits are numerous because this oil has a unique composition of substances that are essential for our body. Let’s find out all health benefits of macadamia nut oil.
Cardiac health
The consumption of macadamia oil promotes cardiac health due to few substances present. Firstly, macadamia nut oil contains magnesium which relaxes blood vessels and also regulates the amount of sugar in blood, more benefits of magnesium are highlighted by Dr Mercola. As well macadamia oil contains 85% monounsaturated fats which tend to lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol. This also contributes to the prevention of heart conditions like strokes or heart attacks and promotes cardiac health.
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Anti oxidant activity
Macadamia oil has high anti oxidant activity thanks to a number of components like flavonoids and vitamin E. Flavonoids are substances that are found in plants (onion, parsley, berries) and they have anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. They fight free radicals –substances that cause damage to cells and destroy them- and prevent a number of conditions, serving one of the functions that vitamin E does as well. In addition, flavonoids also contribute to heart health by reducing or eliminating artery inflammation and lowering blood pressure. More details on flavonoids are given by Dr Oz.
Health benefits of EFAs
Macadamia nut oil contains a number of essential fatty acids that our body requires. They are Omega 3 and Omega 6 in a perfect ratio 1:1. These EFAs benefit our body in a number of ways. For example, Omega 3 has strong anti-inflammatory effect, decreasing inflammation in all the body, including blood vessels and joints. As well Omega 3 may improve such conditions as Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The benefits of Omega 6 include strengthening bones, promoting hair growth and contributing to skin health. This EFA has strong anti-inflammatory properties and thus is effective in treating conditions like acne or eczema.
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Skin health benefits
Omega 7, present in macadamia oil, is basically a palmitoleic acid which is one of the best moisturizers for our skin. It is similar to skin sebum which keeps the skin hydrated and healthy, but which also decreases in amount with time. Thus, the application of macadamia oil on skin will contribute to keeping it well-moisturized, and thus elastic, strong and healthy. Vitamin E also contributes to skin health by eliminating spots, scars and wrinkles and fighting free radicals that may cause damage.
