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Black currant oil or black currant oil is a vegetable oil extracted from blackcurrant seeds. It is a light green liquid at room temperature and has a characteristic plant aroma and oil-soluble properties. As an oil-soluble flavor, its molecular structure is stable and compatible with a variety of lipid matrices, making it suitable as a basic carrier for flavor blending. Black currant oil belongs to the category of daily flavor raw materials and it is mainly used in industrial fields such as food, health products, and cosmetics.

What are the uses of black currant oil?

Regulating endocrine and metabolism:
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in black currant oil is an essential fatty acid for the human body. It can promote the synthesis of prostaglandins, help regulate hormone balance, and improve premenstrual syndrome (such as dysmenorrhea, mood swings) and menopausal symptoms. In addition, GLA can also help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and has a certain improvement effect on metabolic syndrome.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant:
Black currant oil is rich in antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin E and anthocyanins, which can neutralize free radicals and delay cell aging. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help relieve chronic inflammatory problems such as arthritis and skin inflammation (such as eczema and dermatitis).

Improving skin and hair health:
GLA and vitamin E work synergistically to enhance skin barrier function, reduce water loss, and improve dryness, roughness and other problems. When used externally, it can promote wound healing and reduce scar formation; when taken internally, it can help relieve scalp sensitivity and reduce hair loss.

Assisting cardiovascular health:
Studies have shown that black currant oil can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and inhibiting platelet aggregation, and black currant oil has a certain auxiliary effect on people with high blood pressure and high blood lipids.