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Black Currant Seed Oil Health Benefits

Black currant seed oil is also called Ribes nigrum. This seed grows on a shrub that is similar to the red currant plant. The active ingredient in black currant seed oil is GLA or gamma-linoleic acid. GLA has properties that are of use for several medical conditions.

  1. Anti-Aging Properties

    • Black currant seed oil can reduce the signs of aging in the body by counteracting the effects of stress.

    Anti-Inflammatory Properties

    • Black currant seed oil reduces inflammation by helping the body make a hormone called prostaglandin. This hormone is responsible for counteracting the inflammatory response in the body.

    PMS-Fighting Properties

    • The GLA in black currant seed oil reduces the affects of breast pain and menstrual cramps.

    Anti-clotting Properties

    • The GLA in black currant seed oil helps prevent clotting in the blood through its action on thromboxanes in the body which prevent clotting.

    Analgesic Properties

    • Black seed currant can reduce pain in the joints due to arthritis and rheumatitis.

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