DESCRIPTION
Cranberry oil has a high linolenic acid content. Linolenic acid has been implicated as a food additive and nutraceutical in preventing coronary heart disease and cancer. Cranberry oil also has a high polyunsaturated: saturated ratio in a neutral lipid fraction, of 10:1. This ratio is regarded as having value in reducing serum cholesterol, atherosclerosis and in preventing heart disease.
COMMON NAMES
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
BLENDS WITH:
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), Omega-9 and Omega 5 Fatty Acids
CONSTITUENTS
Omega-3 and Omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, natural tocopherols, phytosterols, tocotrienols
USES
The uses of this oil is found in Food industry.