Perilla Oil is a natural source of alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) and omega-3, widely used by Japanese, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines as a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy, and also to help fluidize the blood and reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, and cardiovascular, such as heart attack.
This medicinal oil is extracted from the Perilla frutescens plant, but can also be found in capsules, sold in natural products stores or handling pharmacies.
Price of Perilla Oil in Capsules
The price of Perilla oil in capsules ranges from 60 to 100 reais, depending on the brand and the place it sells.
Main benefits
Perilla oil in capsules helps to:
- Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, and the onset of cancer, because it is an antioxidant;
- Treat inflammations such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, colds, flu and bronchitis;
- Prevent the onset of arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, Crohn's disease and asthma, and allergies;
- Reduce the risk of thrombosis by preventing excessive blood clotting;
- Prevent brain diseases such as Alzheimer's as it helps to regenerate the nervous system;
- Facilitate weight loss because it helps prevent excessive growth of fatty tissue.
In addition, Perilla oil extracted from the plant is a great supplement as it is rich in protein, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin B1, B2 and niacin.
How to take
The mode of use of Perilla oil in capsules consists of the ingestion of 2 capsules of 1000 mg a day, which supplies the average necessary need of omega-3 for a healthy person, which is 1 to 2 grams per day.
However, it should be used as directed by your doctor or nutritionist, as some people may have a greater need for omega-3s than others.
Who should not use
Perilla oil should not be used by people who are allergic to capsule components. In addition, it should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding or use of anticoagulants, and should only be used after medical advice.
As a side effect, this oil may have a laxative effect on some people.
