Flaxseed oil is best used for preparing salads and dishes without heat treatment. During heating to high temperatures, free radicals and carcinogens are formed.
A few centuries ago, people could not imagine their life without linseed oil. It was used for salads, frying, and other dishes. Today, the positive and healing properties of this component have been proven. Adding it to the diet improves metabolism, saturates the body with fatty acids and B vitamins. It contains folic acid, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the brain. However, gastroenterologists say that you should not fry on it.
Why can't you use linseed oil for frying?
The product contains a huge amount of polyunsaturated acids, which oxidize quickly. This is due to the presence of linolenic acid. During the frying process, there is an active interaction with oxygen, which leads to the formation of free radicals. Because of this, the product becomes a carcinogen. In the course of heat treatment, components such as ammonia, hydrocyanic acid may begin to be released. Carcinogens are dangerous for humans, as they increase the risk of malignant and benign tumors.
Some varieties sold in supermarkets are high in trans fats. They have a different molecular structure. They are formed in the process of hydrogenation, when the oil is heated to the maximum permissible temperatures, and then hydrogen with catalysts is passed through it.
What complications can there be?
When heated, trans fats cause disruption of the transport of substances. as a result, there is an accumulation of toxic elements and the progression of diseases:
- gastrointestinal tract;
- of cardio-vascular system;
- liver.
In the body, harmful cholesterol begins to form, which reduces the level of good cholesterol. This becomes the reason that harmful elements from the arteries enter the liver.
Unrefined linseed oil is especially dangerous for frying. With regular use, you can face nausea, heartburn and other unpleasant consequences. However, when using refined oil, the risk of unpleasant consequences is significantly reduced. It is often used to make pancakes and other delicious pastries.
