Perilla oil is a natural source of alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) and omega-3, widely used by Japanese, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines as a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic, and also to help fluidize blood and reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack.
This medicinal oil is extracted from the Perilla frutescens plant, but can also be found in capsules, sold in health food stores or handling pharmacies.
Price of Perilla oil in capsules
The price of Perilla oil in capsules varies between 60 and 100 reais, depending on the brand and the location it sells.
Main benefits
Perilla oil in capsules helps to:
- Decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, and the appearance of cancer, as it is an antioxidant; Treat inflammations such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, colds, flu and bronchitis; Prevent arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, Crohn's disease and asthma, and allergies; Decrease the risk of thrombosis, as it prevents excessive blood clotting; Prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer's, as it helps to regenerate the nervous system; Facilitate weight loss, because it helps to prevent the excessive growth of fatty tissue.
In addition, Perilla oil extracted from the plant is a great supplement as it is rich in protein, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin B1, B2 and niacin.
How to take
The use of Perilla oil in capsules consists of ingesting 2 capsules of 1000 mg per day, which meets the average necessary need for omega-3s for a healthy person, which is 1 to 2 grams per day.
However, it should be used as directed by the doctor or nutritionist, as some people may have a greater need for omega-3 than others.
Who should not use
Perilla oil should not be used by people who are allergic to the capsule components. In addition, it should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding or using anticoagulants, and should only be used after medical advice.
As a side effect, this oil can have a laxative effect on some people.
