HEALTH TIPS: BENEFITS OF CORN OIL’
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INFLAMMATION: Both omega-3 and omega-6 are known
to work against inflammation, when consumed in moderation in the body. This can
help relieve symptoms of arthritis, as well as headaches, gastrointestinal
problems and even inflammatory conditions of the skin.
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SKIN CONDITIONS: Whether you use corn oil
directly on your skin or consume small amounts of it, the antioxidants and
tocopherols in the oil will help prevent skin infections and help to relieve
irritation, blemishes, eczema and psoriasis. It can even help to reduce the
appearance of wrinkles and other age spots.
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ALLERGIES: Some of the compounds in corn oil
have been known to reduce allergic reactivity in the body, helping to keep
symptoms of asthma and rhinitis at bay. Although corn oil is rarely used as a
tropical oil, it can help allergic reactions on the skin when applied directly.
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VISION HEALTH: There are other ingredients
besides fat in corn oil, such as flavonoids and antioxidants, such as lute-in,
which can reduce free radical activity in the body. Specifically lutein is able
to prevent development of cataracts.
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CHOLESTEROL LEVELS: Monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fats are both needed by the body, as they can help to control
inflammation and excess cholesterol. However, this fats aren’t balanced in most
forms of corn oil, particularly in refined varieties.
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