Baru oil is produced from the baru nut seed, also known as cerrado nut, which brings health benefits such as helping control cholesterol, reducing inflammation and fighting premature aging.
Due to its benefit and ease of use, it can be consumed along with conventional food or be taken as a dietary supplement, but it is also present in cosmetic products for the skin and hair.
Thus, the regular consumption or use of this oil brings the following health benefits:
- Reduce inflammation in the body, can be rich in omega-3 and omega-3;
- Decrease bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol by containing antioxidants;
- Help to revitalize and moisturize the skin as it stimulates cell renewal and contains vitamin E;
- Improve fertility by containing the mineral zinc;
- Strengthen nails;
- Help control the weight, as it decreases the accumulation of fat in the abdominal region of the body and favors the burning of fat;
- Help prevent anemia by containing iron;
- Decrease the symptoms of arthritis by reducing inflammation in the body.
Baru oil can be found in natural food stores, which also contain oil in the form of capsules, which are priced at around 60 reais, and fresh baru nut, which should be consumed toasted.
Beauty products can be found in cosmetic stores and specialty salon products.
How to use
Baru oil can be used in liquid form, being added to prepare meals or as a salad dressing, for example, but can cause abdominal discomfort and sickness in more sensitive people.
In these cases, preference should be given to the oil in capsules, which are normally used from 2 to 4 units per day, or according to the recommendation of the doctor or nutritionist.
Cosmetic products containing barium oil should be used daily in small quantities to moisturize and protect hair, nails and skin. It is important not to exaggerate the use of the product because it can favor the appearance of wounds on the skin and in the skin. scalp. Also see how to use coconut meal to lose weight.
Contraindications
Because there are insufficient studies of its use, baru oil should not be consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding women, and should be avoided by people with oily scalp or sensitive skin and with spots or wounds, or in cases of psoriasis.
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