Soybean oil, despite numerous healing properties, not so often used in cosmetology. However, the reason lies only in ignorance of its amazing composition and the benefits of regular use. Having received full information about the composition, properties and methods of application soybean oil, every woman will want to purchase this, rich in useful substances and vitamins.
Composition of soybean oil
For the first time, the beneficial properties of soy and oil from it were noticed in China, where this product sprouted and was actively used in cooking. Over time, they began to obtain oil from ripe fruits, which has already received a wider use. Extraction of oil and its preparation is carried out by hot pressing. Then the refining process takes place. However, for use in cosmetology, it is better to use unrefined soybean oil.
The oil has a greenish-brown hue. In addition, it has a not very pleasant smell and, accordingly, taste. But the correct use of soybean oil brings one benefit.
Soybean oil is especially valued for a large amount of vitamin E in its composition. The advantage of this remedy is the presence of two types of this vitamin (E1 and E2). If you use only one type, then it will not be assimilated, however, in this oil, both forms are harmoniously combined. For comparison: in sunflower oil contains only 67 mg of vitamin E1, in - 13 mg, and in soy - 114 mg. As you can see, this oil is the undisputed leader.
Additional components of the oil are unsaturated acids, vitamin C, lecithin, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, magnesium. The presence of all substances causes the appearance of numerous useful properties of the oil, for which it is valued in medicine, cooking and cosmetology.
Benefits and harms of soybean oil
The benefits of soybean oil are clearly visible within a few days after its use. It prevents the development of many diseases and has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
Oil benefits:
Makes their color more saturated and shiny.
Treats dry and lifeless curls.
Moisturizes and nourishes hair.
and fight them off.
Prevents early aging.
Softens the skin of the face and protects it from ultraviolet radiation.
Fights the appearance of premature wrinkles.
Eliminates faces.
Tones and refreshes the skin.
Strengthens nails and preserves manicure.
Despite all the positive properties, the oil also has a number of disadvantages, but they are most often observed when it is used orally. The constituent substances can have a strong effect on the reproductive functions of a person and, as a result, cause hormonal failure. But the disadvantages of soy are noticed only if it is used improperly in large quantities, so it is important to follow the dosage when using any natural cosmetic product.
The use of soybean oil in cosmetology
Hair care.
Do you dream of beautiful, long and thick curls? Soybean oil is an excellent remedy that helps fight common hair diseases. With it, you can forever forget about dry or oily scalp, split ends or lifeless. It is enough to add this oil to cosmetics or cook, and then the result will not be long in coming.
Recipe number 1.
Mix (50 ml) and soy (40 ml) until a homogeneous mass appears. Apply the resulting product to the curls and wash off with shampoo after 20 minutes. This mask perfectly helps dry hair regain its former strength, energy and beauty!
Recipe number 2.
Good remedy for dry hair: mix 200 ml of soybean oil with 50 ml butter. Before applying, the oils are warmed up and applied to the curls before they are washed with shampoo for 20 minutes.
Recipe number 3.
To lighten and accelerate the growth of curls, a mask based on and lemon juice. Add to 1 tbsp. l. soybean oil, 2 tbsp. l. burdock oil and 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice. The mask is first applied to the hair roots with massage movements, and then evenly distributed over the entire length of the hair. This tool has a lasting effect and it takes an hour to achieve it. After the specified period, the product is washed off with a regular shampoo. This remedy is used 2 times a week before washing the hair for 2 months.
Facial skin care.
Recipe number 1.
For a tightening effect and ridding the skin of the face of wrinkles, a mask is used, which includes: boiled potatoes in their uniforms - 1 pc., Apple 0.5 pcs., 1 tsp. soybean oil. All ingredients are whipped in a blender until smooth, and then the whole mass is applied to the face. After 20 minutes, the mask is washed off.
Recipe number 2.
A multi-component oil mask is prepared by adding, olive and soy and the same proportions. The resulting mixture wipes off the remnants of makeup and moisturizes the skin of the face well.
Recipe number 3.
For the face, it has a cleansing effect, relieves the skin of unpleasant rashes, irritations, pimples and blackheads. One spoonful of honey accounts for 5 drops, soy, almond and coconut. Wash off after 15 minutes plain water without the addition of additional cosmetics.
Recipe number 4.
To protect against ultraviolet radiation and severe frosts, a banana mask is used: yolk, 20 ml of milk and a few drops of soybean oil are added to 1 banana. The mask is applied for 10-15 minutes, and then washed off with a cotton pad without adding water.
Soybean oil has a strong effect on the skin and hair, if used regularly in the indicated proportions. To avoid an allergic reaction, you should first test this oil on a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin and only after a day apply this remedy for hair, face or hands.
January 12, 2014, 15:52Soybean oil is a healthy vegetable fat. Thanks to his properties, he received the title of “useful champion”. It is quickly absorbed by the body, contains a large amount of necessary substances. The benefits and harms of soybean oil have interested not only scientists and culinary specialists, but also cosmetologists. It is worth considering in more detail all the properties and determine whether its use is justified, as well as the title of "champion" among other healthy vegetable fats.
What is this oil and how is it obtained
This is a substance with high biological activity and the content of the most important components for the body. The main advantage over other healthy vegetable fats is easy digestibility by the body.
There are over 100 oily plants in the world. About 10 of them are actively used. Soy has been on this list for a long time. Food is made from it to replace unhealthy food of animal origin.
Production technologies, over the past few years, have become more advanced, they remove harmful substances from raw materials, leaving useful ones. At the beginning of the process, the seeds are cleaned of impurities and dried. Next comes the preparation for obtaining an oily liquid. It consists in separating the nucleus. The next stage is grinding, after which the mass is hydraulically processed and the final product is extracted from it.
The composition and calorie content of soybean oil
It is the rich composition that makes it more and more popular. Acids provide the product with useful properties. And the additional use of vitamin C enhances their effect. In addition to acids, the oil contains the main vitamins that the body needs:
- vitamin E
- calcium.
- sodium.
- magnesium.
- phosphorus.
- vitamin C.
- acids: oleic, palmitic, linoleic.
Despite the benefits of soybean oil for the body, there are 886 kcal per 100 grams of the product, so care should be taken with excess weight.
Benefits of soybean oil
Benefits of Soybean Oil:
- the use of the product reduces the risk of a heart attack;
- the heart, the entire vascular system and the liver will be healthy if oil is included in the menu;
- normalizes the functioning of the brain;
- responsible for the normal formation of seminal fluid;
- has the ability to lower cholesterol levels;
- used for the prevention of diseases of the liver, kidneys, atherosclerosis, oncology, potency. There are diets that include soybean oil on the menu.
Can soybean oil be used by pregnant and lactating women
Important! The use of fats of animal and even vegetable origin during pregnancy must be agreed with the doctor.
Breastfeeding obliges a woman to follow a diet, limit the use of many foods. But at the same time, fewer vitamins enter the body. The oil not only does not cause colic and allergies, but also saturates the milk with acids that the baby needs.
At what age can soybean oil be given to children
In childhood, lactose intolerance or other conditions often occur in which complementary feeding with animal milk is unsafe. In this case, soy substitutes are used. The introduction of infant formula based on soy is allowed from 4 months. Previously, this is not recommended due to the likelihood of allergies. A large number of useful components that make up the oil enrich the child's body. It is introduced from the same age gradually, but before use, you should consult a pediatrician.
Is soybean oil good for weight loss?
Nutritionists advise to calculate the calorie content and the ratio of BJU when using soybean oil. All the benefits of the product may not matter due to the high calorie content. However, fats cannot be completely excluded. They contribute to the normal functioning of the whole organism, favorably affect the female reproductive system. The norm of use is 2 teaspoons per day. useful product It is best to add to the first and second courses. Some diets include its use, such as Dukan.
How to take soybean oil for disease prevention
Soybean oil is more beneficial in preventing disease than in treating it. Despite all properties, cure serious illnesses without the intervention of traditional medicine is impossible. And there is an opportunity to improve the general condition of the body and activate protective functions.
Use vegetable oils reduces the risk of diagnosing such diseases:
- oncology;
- heart disease;
- immune system disorders;
- violations of metabolic functions;
- atherosclerosis.
Attention! Before use, you need to consult a doctor, as there may be contraindications.
Soybean oil for gastritis, diabetes and cholecystitis
Violations of the biliary process and increased cholesterol levels are the cause of the formation of stones in the gallbladder. The basis of prevention is the use of healthy vegetable oils. Exactly soy product fights cholesterol best - this is the property for which it is most valuable. The daily dose is 60 g.
In diabetes, this is not only a permitted component of the diet, but also a real salvation. It actively lowers the level of glucose, because it does not contain starch and saccharides. More than 0.9 g per 1 kg of human weight should not be consumed per day, otherwise only harm can be extracted from all the properties.
With gastritis, it is important to follow a diet. Wherein vegetable fats- most of the diet, but animals should be excluded as much as possible. It is recommended to consume up to 30 g per day.
Soybean oil in cosmetology
Most women suffer from dry skin and hair. The problem of fat content is less common. The real salvation for hair is vegetable fats. Among all the variety useful tools cosmetologists isolated soybean oil. It is not capable of causing harm even if the rules of use are not followed. For the skin, products based on it are also well suited. Thanks to him, they nourish, help fight dermatological problems and have an antibacterial effect.
For facial skin
To cleanse the skin of dead particles and achieve a lifting and scrubbing effect, mix a medium potato, half an apple, a teaspoon of oil. Before applying the mask, the face must be cleaned and dried. Apply the product with massage movements. Procedure time - 20 min.
To get rid of acne, mix a teaspoon of liquid honey, 5 drops of soybean, almond, coconut oil. The exposure time of the mask is 20 minutes.
For hair
To save dry hair, mix 40 ml of soybean oil with castor oil (50 ml). The product is applied to the hair, most of it should remain at the ends, as they are always drier. Holding time - 20 min. Do not make a mask every day. Maximum - 3 times in 7 days.
There is another way: 200 ml of vegetable oil is mixed with 50 ml of butter. The warm mass is distributed over the entire length for 20 minutes. Then the agent is washed off.
For hair growth, mix a teaspoon of soybean oil, burdock, lemon juice. The mask is distributed only over the roots. Keep on hair for 60 minutes. More than 2 times a week, the procedure should not be carried out.
How to use soybean oil in cooking
In the CIS countries, soybean oil is not used in cooking as often as in the West. But in the Eastern part of Russia, just such herbal product popular because soybeans grow there. Taste qualities not everyone likes unrefined oil, so it is worth buying refined. But it has a little less useful properties. It can be added to vegetable salads, pastries, soups.
Can you fry with soybean oil?
it a good choice for frying. It does not splash or emit hazardous substances. The main advantage is the high smoke point. Because of this property, it is used in the production of chips and in heat treatments. Meat and flour dishes after frying, they acquire a golden crust.
Harm of soybean oil and contraindications
Unrefined and refined soybean oil has not only benefits, but also certain harm. One of negative properties- high calorie content. This is worth paying attention to.
There are a number of contraindications:
- pregnancy (when used in large quantities);
- migraine;
- kidney failure;
- liver failure;
- oily skin type (when used externally);
- chronic diseases of the digestive system;
- obesity;
- individual intolerance.
How to choose and store soybean oil
There are product selection rules and necessary storage conditions. Expiration dates depend on the temperature and container for it.
Selection rules and storage conditions.
- The bottle must be dark glass. In it, the oil is stored longer, does not lend itself to exposure to sunlight.
- If a tank is purchased, then it is stored in closed and cool rooms.
- Shelf life of closed containers - up to a year.
- After opening, store for 3-5 months.
- The storage location should be chosen dark, dry, cool.
- It is important to avoid strong temperature changes.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of soybean oil are increasingly of interest to nutritionists and doctors. It is used to prevent atherosclerosis, liver disease, heart disease and lower cholesterol levels. During diet, pregnancy and breastfeeding it is imperative to follow the norm recommended by the doctor in order to avoid harmful consequences.
In our country, the most popular among all vegetable oils is sunflower. This has long been due to the wide distribution of such a plant as a sunflower, which is grown almost everywhere in Russia. However, it is impossible to say that it is the most useful and is just as actively used throughout the rest of the world. And all because other representatives of this class are ahead of him, including olive and, oddly enough, soy. In world production, the production and use of soybean oil occupies a leading position. It became a champion among other oils thanks to the valuable chemical composition and wide application possibilities both in the food industry and in cosmetology, pharmaceuticals. Some are afraid of this product, linking the harm of soy oil to the body with a myth that has enveloped all existing products, one way or another related to the word "soy". In this article, we will try to dispel this unreasonable misconception by providing readers with complete information about this product, amazing in its properties and qualities.
Soybean oil: composition, content of useful elements
Since oil is pure fat, it is fair to say that there are no proteins and carbohydrates in it, only fats (99.9%). In this regard, the calorie content of the product is extremely high and amounts to 899 kcal per 100 grams. However, these are not the calories that are stored by the body in reserve and lead to the formation of adipose tissue. On the contrary, they are practically not absorbed and, if used correctly, do not affect weight in any way. At the same time, the skin and organs receive the necessary nutrition.
The special value of soybean oil is determined by the organic acids contained in it, among which more than half is linoleic, a quarter is oleic, 4.5 to 7% is stearic, 3-5% is linolenic, 2.5-6% is palmitic, 1-2.5% - arachidic and some others. Wherein crude oil soy contains lecithin. It is a valuable component of the seeds of this plant and is widely used in confectionery and pharmaceuticals. Lecithin is formed during the production of oil by one of the technological methods - extraction or mechanical. In this case, the second (pressing) is considered preferable, since the resulting product is environmentally friendly and retains all useful properties.
Vitamins and minerals in soybean oil
The vitamin composition of soybean oil is very diverse. It is rich in the most valuable vitamin - tocopherol (E1), the content of which reaches 114 mg per 100 grams of product. For comparison, this element contains only 13 mg, and about 67 mg in sunflower. In addition, soybean oil contains choline (B4), vitamins E and K, and minerals such as zinc and iron. No wonder it is so valued throughout Asia, which is the historical homeland of this plant.
About the benefits of soybean oil and its effect on the body
The beneficial properties of soybean oil have long been known and actively used in the East, especially in Asia. In our country, due to the lack of information, its use is not so popular, which is a pity. The fact is that this environmentally friendly and vitamin-rich plant product has a beneficial effect on the work of the whole organism. Oil gives health and youthfulness to the skin, because it is a natural source of vitamin E. It helps women to be beautiful and tender, men - strong and good health.
Soybean oil strengthens immune system, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, and also helps prevent a number of serious diseases. Like a heart attack, for example. That is why it is recommended to use it as a prophylactic against various diseases (especially cardiovascular, liver and atherosclerosis) and to preserve youth and activity until old age.
Thus, the oil will be useful for both a growing body (for harmonious development) and an aging body (to reduce potential health problems). It can be regularly included in your diet (added to vegetable salads and other dishes), as well as used for external influences (as part of creams, masks, etc.).
The myth about the dangers of soy and oil derived from it
With the development of genetics and the cultivation of genetically modified foods, among which are a wide variety of crops, a fear of soy has appeared. In our country, as well as in some other regions, for some reason this plant is associated with GMOs and is classified as harmful and even dangerous products. Many believe that soybean oil is used in production as a cheap substitute for olive and sunflower oil in order to save money, including on health.
However, the harm of soybean oil is not only not proven, but, on the contrary, is refuted by world-famous scientists. In the leading countries in terms of life expectancy, it is actively used in the food industry, adding to bread, margarine, non-dairy cream (which, it turns out, is even more useful than usual). And in England they bake the famous Cambridge bread - dietary bakery product with a unique vitamin and mineral composition.
Nevertheless, disputes about how soy oil actually affects the body do not subside. Its benefits and harms are not clear to many, which is why distrust appears. Therefore, if you once again heard that this unsafe product should not be consumed by pregnant women, as this will negatively affect the development of the fetus, then just close your ears and walk by. In certain doses, it is even recommended to include it in the diet of women who are expecting a baby, as it is rich in vitamins, minerals and will help strengthen the body, weakened during pregnancy.
Exception to the rule
There are exceptions in nature, and the human body reacts differently to certain products. In this regard, experts do not advise the use of soybean oil for people who have intolerance and suffer from allergic reactions to the soybean plant. It is unlikely that oil will be able to cause any harm to everyone else, except if the consumption rate is significantly exceeded (which, by the way, applies to all food products).
The use of soybean oil in cooking and in home cosmetics
There are several options for eating soybean oil. It depends on how it was received. Distinguish between unrefined and refined. The first is considered the most useful, because it retains most of the vitamins. However, not everyone will like the taste and pronounced smell of such a product. In order to improve health and prolong the youthfulness of the skin, you can use it in the morning on an empty stomach in a small spoonful.
More popular is soy, the shelf life of which is extended due to hydration processes, but it does not lose useful substances either. It contains a sufficiently large amount of lecithin, which helps to improve brain activity. It is recommended to add it to fresh vegetable salads in a small amount, but you can’t fry it on this one: when heated, carcinogens are formed.
The most popular is refined soybean oil. It is an odorless product that has quite pleasant taste. It can be added to any first and second courses, cook vegetables, fish, meat on it, use it in cold appetizers. It will not bring harm, but there is little benefit in such an oil. As a result of numerous treatments (filtration, neutralization, bleaching and deodorization), there are practically no vitamins left in it, and therefore there will be little benefit from it in order to improve health. But as an alternative to other fats (especially animal fats), it can and should be used.
Home cosmetics with soybean oil
This product has amazing properties, in particular, the benefits of soybean oil as a rejuvenating agent for the skin have been proven. It is recommended to use it to nourish and moisturize dry, irritable and sensitive skin. The oil is able to retain moisture in it, as well as create a protective layer on the surface, which will become a barrier to harmful effects environment. For young ladies, soybean oil will help maintain youthful skin and a beautiful complexion, and for mature ladies - to get rid of shallow wrinkles, give skin elasticity and smoothness.
For beauty and youthful skin
Ideally, soybean oils are best mixed with other vegetable oils (such as olive and almond) to soften and nourish.
The resulting mixture can be used for various purposes:
- as a make-up remover;
- instead of day or night cream;
- in the form of nourishing masks (hold for about half an hour);
- lubricate coarsened or weathered areas of the skin (lips, hands, elbows, heels).
For greater benefit and relaxation, you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the composition of the oil mixture. This will give the tool pleasant aroma and enrich its composition.
To improve the properties of purchased cosmetics
Soybean oil can also be used to enrich purchased creams. To do this, take one part of your product (for a single application) and mix with a small amount of soybean oil (less than half a teaspoon), mix well and apply to the skin. Remove the rest with a tissue. Similarly, it is added to other cosmetics: cleansing milk, creams for hands and feet.
For hair health
Soybean oil is less commonly used for hair. However, it is able to compete with burdock. For example, it is perfect as a care product for moisturizing and smoothing naughty curls. The fact is that soybean oil is non-penetrating (along with coconut and jojoba oils), and therefore more effective for these purposes (than penetrating burdock). It covers the scalp without penetrating into the deeper layers and prevents moisture loss. It is thanks to this thin film that the hair looks healthier, and not dry and lifeless.
Conclusion
Do you still think soybean oil is so harmful and hazardous to health? As you can see, not only should you not beware of it, but on the contrary, it is recommended to use it regularly and for various purposes - from dressing salad to applying it to the skin of the face and whole body. Don't be afraid to use this natural product like soybean oil. Its benefits and harms have long been studied both in theory and in practice. Moreover, in many countries (including the East, where they know a lot about beauty and health), it is highly valued and used for many decades in a row.
Recently, soybean oil producers have been actively introducing this product to the market, and many consumers regularly purchase this product. In this article, you can get information about the dangers and benefits of soybean oil. And for starters, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the composition of soybean oil.
soy vegetable oil
The composition of soybean oil differs significantly from that of other vegetable oils. First of all, this is due to the fact that it contains a large amount, which is necessary to maintain the functioning of the reproductive system. Regular use soybean oil in food will help the absorption of this vitamin by the body by almost one hundred percent. In addition to vitamin E, soy vegetable oil includes components such as magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and lecithin. The composition also contains various fatty acids: linoleic acid, which is responsible for the prevention of cancer, as well as oleic, palmitic, stearic and other acids.
Accordingly, to useful properties soybean oil is the fact that this product can be used to prevent kidney disease, atherosclerosis. Soybean oil has a beneficial effect on strengthening the immune system and the nervous system, as well as improves metabolism and improves metabolism.
Benefits of soybean oil
The benefits of soybean oil are positive influence on the human body. Soybean oil is recommended for pregnant women, as it replenishes the necessary reserves. But expectant mothers should be extremely careful, and it is important to consult a doctor before use.
For prevention purposes, you can consume two tablespoons of soybean oil daily. Best added to salads fresh vegetables, soybean oil will perfectly complement the taste of tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers.
Soybean oil has a great effect on metabolism, strengthens the immune system and nervous system. Scientists in the course of recent studies have concluded that this product prevents diseases associated with the heart.
Harm of soybean oilPeople who are prone to allergic reactions and individual food intolerance should use soybean oil with caution. In addition, it is worth noting the fact that this product can harm mainly if the recommended consumption rate is not observed.
Soybean oil is a product with a long history. However, among domestic consumers, it enjoys a very controversial reputation. Some believe that soy is a product that is extremely harmful. Others believe that this plant may well replace most of the products we are used to. Whose side is the truth on?
What is soy?
Soybean or Glycine max is an annual plant belonging to the legume family. At the moment, it grows on all continents and in many countries. Soybean is not demanding on the climate and growing conditions, therefore it is an indispensable crop for many peoples of the world.
Historical information about soy is very contradictory. It is believed that it first appeared about 5000 years ago. The first country to cultivate this plant and use it for food was China. Then soybeans got to other Asian countries, first of all - to Korea and Japan.
This plant came to Europe only at the time of the Great geographical discoveries. In the 19th century, soybeans began to grow in the United States and Russia. However, this product received the greatest prevalence in the domestic market only after the Red Revolution. In times of economic crisis in various countries, soy has gained a reputation as a cheap meat substitute.
How Soybean Oil Is Made
Soybean oil is not a very common product on the domestic market. This is due to the fact that such crops as, for example, sunflower and mustard, have historically taken root better in our country. There was no need to grow soybeans for oil production. In Russia, soybean oil is distributed only in the Amur region.At the same time, in the world, among the production of all known varieties of vegetable oils, soybean has always occupied a leading position. It is obtained from soybean seeds in two ways: mechanical and extraction. In the first case, classic extraction is used, that is, oil is extracted from seeds under piston pressure. In the second, the seeds are poured with gasoline derivatives and wait for the formation of an oily liquid on its surface, which is then passed through many filters. This is how refined oil is obtained.
This oil has a higher boiling point than sunflower or olive oil. It freezes at -18°C. That is why it is very convenient to use in cooking for frying and baking.
Oil composition
Soya is considered the most useful plant from all existing ones. The fact is that it has essential amino acids that are necessary for the human body, but are not found in plants. This is why vegans replace soy meat products. At the same time, it contains essential fatty acids, which are found in other plants, but not in animal products.
In addition, soy is rich in vitamins. It contains a large amount of vitamin A, E, PP, group B, as well as choline and biotin. Among the trace elements, the leading place is occupied by potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper and iron. Which of these substances are found in soybean oil?
The largest amount in it, of course, fatty acids. It is noteworthy that soybean oil holds the record for the content of lecithin, a component of cell membranes necessary for the body. In general, this product contains the most beneficial fatty acids for humans: linoleic, linolenic, oleic.
Unrefined oil has vitamins A and E, as well as all trace elements and a small amount of proteins. Refined oil, unless enriched artificially, is devoid of these components.
Let's return to the question of the benefits of this product and the possibility of replacing it with classic dishes Russian cuisine. Soy and its derivatives have properties such as:
- Protection against atherosclerosis. Atherosclerotic plaques contain cholesterol in their composition, while soy has fatty acids-cholesterol antagonists, which reduce its concentration in the blood. It has been proven that the use of soybean oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 6 times.
- Stimulation of immunity. This property is inherent in unrefined oil, which contains all vitamins and microelements in its composition.
- Protection against tumor degeneration of cells. Due to the high content of tocopherol in soybean oil, its use can protect the body from cancer. Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that stops lipid peroxidation, the main cause of neoplasms.
- Improvement of gastrointestinal motility. Like any other oil, this product is able to cope with constipation by accelerating the motor activity of the digestive tract.
- Stimulation of brain activity. Myelin, which is part of the sheath of neurons, is also fat. Soybean oil promotes the renewal of this substance, which speeds up the process of transmitting impulses from one cell to another, and, consequently, makes the brain work as a whole more efficient.
- Wound healing. To do this, the oil can be used both inside and outside. Lecithin, which is part of its composition and necessary for the renewal of cell membrane phospholipids, will promote the regeneration of the epithelium on the surface of the wound.
- Fight stress. Numerous vitamins and hormone-like substances also help with this.
- Improving male potency. The exact nature of this phenomenon could not be clarified, however, the experience of numerous studies shows that men who consume soybean oil are less likely to experience problems in their sexual life.
- Help for vision. Vitamin A, which is in this product necessary for the normal functioning of the visual apparatus. Its use is necessary, especially in childhood and old age.
There is one very interesting fact: soy almost never causes allergies. Soybean oil is also the most hypoallergenic of all vegetable oils. Soy and its derivatives are used to prepare hypoallergenic infant formulas. This is an indispensable product for babies who are contraindicated in milk and all milk formulas.
It is interesting to know that, if cooked properly, soy can be indistinguishable in taste from meat dish. In addition, soy is sometimes replaced with vegetable food. For example, most products sold as asparagus are actually soy. It is also added to bread products to increase their weight and volume. This use of this plant is a commercial fraud.
Harm of soy and soybean oil
Soybean has several harmful properties that should limit the consumption of soybean oil. These include:
- High calorie. The use of oil in large quantities may not have the best effect on the figure.
- protease inhibitors. These proteins are antienzymes. They prevent the breakdown of proteins. Those who replace meat with soy should be aware that the amino acids that make up the plant enter the body in very small quantities.
- Negative effect on the pancreas. Due to the presence of inhibitors, the pancreas has to excrete more enzymes. This leads to its hypertrophy and can cause pancreatitis.
- Side effects of lectins. Lectins are substances that promote the hemolysis of red blood cells, the absorption of harmful substances in the intestines and can cause growth retardation in a child.
Thus, we can conclude that soybean oil is a product that contains a large amount of useful substances. Its use in small quantities has significant benefits for the body. However, in large doses, this product is harmful. It can lead to many unpleasant consequences.
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