Blackcurrant seed oil
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Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of Ribes nigrum (black currant, or European currant). It contains an unusually high amount of omega-6 (15–20 percent) as well as a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids (12–14 percent). It also contains linoleic acid as well as 2–4 percent stearidonic acid. There are some indications that black currant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.[1] In European folk medicine, black currant once had a considerable reputation for controlling diarrhea, promoting urine output (as a diuretic) and reducing arthritic and rheumatic pains.[2] It is primarily used medicinally and as a diet supplement.
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- ^ "Blackcurrant Seed Oil". PDRhealth. PDR Network. http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/bla_0036.shtml.[dead link]
- ^ "Black Currant Seed Oil (Ribes nigrum)". WorldHealth.net. American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-black-currant-seed-oil-ribes-nigrum.html.[dead link]
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