Rapeseed Oil

It is valued for its very favourable fatty acid composition in terms of diet—low in saturated fatty acids and high in polyunsaturated ones, including a relatively high omega-3 content. The significant value of rapeseed oil as a functional food is also attributed to its high content of bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, sterols, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and phospholipids.

Tocopherols are a group of compounds known as vitamin E. They are an important group of antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals and oxidative stress.

Provision of rapeseed oil with the diet regulates cholesterol concentrations and inhibits lipid peroxidation.

Due to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), rapeseed oil plays a positive role in preventing cardiovascular diseases by regulating lipid levels, susceptibility to LDL cholesterol oxidation, and insulin sensitivity

Replacing commonly used dietary fats with rapeseed oil also results in lower fasting glucose and insulin levels and improved control of type 2 diabetes.

Pumpkin

A valuable health-promoting component found in pumpkin seed oil is phenolic acids, which participate in neutralising free radicals, thereby preventing lipid oxidation. As a result, they exhibit anti-atherosclerotic and protective effects on the cardiovascular system. Research findings indicate the protective influence of pumpkin seed oil against coronary artery disease (the mechanism is associated with the formation of nitric oxide).

Phenolic acids also prevent skin damage caused by UV radiation.

Caffeic acid and ferulic acid are inhibitors of cancer diseases and limit the formation of mutagenic compounds (nitrosamines) and carcinogens.

The presence of polyphenolic compounds from pumpkin in the diet indicates a reduced risk of prostate cancer. They induce programmed cell death in cancer cells.

These compounds exhibit choleretic, antibacterial, and immune-supporting effects. They have a positive impact on the liver, promote bile secretion, and participate in the elimination of toxins and drugs.

Tocopherols counteract the development of atherosclerosis by maintaining appropriate thickness of blood vessel walls and acting preventively in platelet adhesion and aggregation.

Active vitamin E compounds (tocotrienols) exhibit neuroprotective effects, reducing the risk of developing Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases

A valuable component of pumpkin oil is squalene, which is characterised by exceptionally strong antioxidant properties. In the human body, squalene serves as a precursor in the synthesis of vitamin D, steroid hormones, cholesterol, and bile acids. It enhances the immune system by stimulating lymphocytes and macrophages.

Evening Primrose Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a very important acid for our body.

Due to its conversion to PGE1,₁ it exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-proliferative effects, and lowers lipid levels in the blood serum.

GLA is one of the building blocks of phospholipid cell membranes. It plays a crucial role in repair processes and strengthens the skin barrier. When used as a dietary component, it penetrates into the dermis and prevents excessive water loss, enhancing the barrier that protects against the ingress of bacteria, toxins, fungi, and allergens from the outside.

Scientific studies show that it is effective in the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, allergies, atopic eczema, and psoriasis.

Evening primrose oil is an effective aid for weight loss, as GLA stimulates brown adipose tissue and increases the rate of metabolic processes, leading to fat burning.