Cranberry Omega 3-6-9 oil

Cranberry Omega 3-6-9 oil

One of the most nutritious components of cranberry is the seed, which is a by-product of processing cranberry juice. The oil from the cranberry seed contains high levels of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, phytosterols and large amounts of antioxidants that offer various health benefits.
Antioxidants
Cranberries are a good source of phenolic phytochemicals, including flavonoids and phenol acids and polyphenols.
Essential fatty acids, omega 3-6-9
Omega-3 fatty acids in cranberry seed oil promote heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Cranberry seed oil has a unique 1 to 1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, having a balanced ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 is crucial for optimal health.
Tocotrienolen
Tocotrienols, forms of natural vitamin E found in cranberry seed oil, tocotrienols possess strong antioxidant, cholesterol balancing properties.
Phytosterols
Cranberry seed oil contains naturally occurring substances called phytosterols, which structurally resemble the cholesterol in your body. Because of this striking similarity, phytosterols, also called plant sterols or stanols, compete with cholesterol for absorption by your body. As a result, the absorption of cholesterol from the diet in the small intestine is blocked and has a positive influence on cholesterol levels.