Grape seed oil helps to regulate cholesterol by being rich in tocopherol, which is vitamin E, with high antioxidant power, and rich in unsaturated fats. It is possible to make supplementation of grape oil, but it also has is quite antioxidant and can be used to prevent aging of the skin.
It is produced from the cold pressing of the seeds, which, because they are small, yield few amounts of oil. Thus, it takes about 200 kg of grape to produce 1 liter of oil, and therefore it becomes more expensive than other vegetable oils. Here are the key benefits and benefits to health:
1. Improve Cholesterol
By being rich in unsaturated fats, especially omega-6s, grape seed oil helps to regulate bad cholesterol. In addition, by having a high content of vitamin E, it also acts as an antioxidant that prevents the formation of atheroma plaques.
2. Make healthier fries
Grape oil is a good option for small frying, braising or cooking food, as it is very stable at high temperatures, not losing quality or producing toxic compounds for the body. See the care to be taken during frying.
3. Moisturize the skin
By having moisturizing properties, it keeps the skin well moisturized and prevents its peeling. In addition, because it is rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that acts on the skin, it also prevents the formation of wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulites, scars and premature aging.
4. Strengthen and moisturize your hair
Grape seed oil is also a powerful hair moisturizer, helping to prevent double spikes, excessive drooping and brittle and brittle wires. In addition, it also helps reduce dandruff and keep the scalp hydrated.
To use on the hair, simply add 1 teaspoon of the oil along with the weekly massage cream, or add the oil the moment you pass the shampoo to your hair, massaging the scalp well with your fingertips. See 7 habits that make dandruff worse.
Does Grape Oil Get Fat?
Grape seed oil has no proven effect for weight loss, especially when it is not inserted into a routine of healthy habits, such as eating well and doing physical activity.
However, using grape oil in small portions per day helps improve health, balance flora and intestinal transit, and reduce inflammation in the body, actions that naturally lead to weight loss.
Nutritional information
The following table gives nutritional information for 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil:
| Nutrient | 1 tablespoon (13 ml) |
| Energy | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fats | 12 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.9 g |
| Omega-9 | 2.3 g |
| Poly Unsaturated Fat | 8.3 g |
| Vitamin E | 2.55 mg |
Grape seed oil can be found in cosmetic stores or in nutrition stores, and can also be found in capsules. As for the price, this oil costs about R $ 15.00 per 100 ml of product .
To know more about oils and fats, see the types of olive oil.
