Argan Oil Moroccan

Know more about the health and beauty benefits of Moroccan Argan Oil

Argan benefits beyond skin-deep beauty

Although argan is marketed in Morocco as a beauty product for the skin and hair, the oil should not be overlooked for its properties as a primary holistic health supplement. Argan can be consumed as an edible oil to alleviate a number of physical ailments. 

According to nutrition website HealthLine, argan oil is composed of fatty acids with a number of phenolic compounds. Approximately 29-36% of the fatty acid content of argan oil comes from linoleic acid, which, although not an essential oil, is considered a healthy fat. This oil is also found in olive oil, another primary agricultural staple in Morocco. 

Among other health benefits, this oil compound is attributed to produce heart-protective effects, having the capacity to reduce heart disease.

Additionally, argan oil has various components which make it an excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory tonic. 

Argan is rich in vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, as well as melatonin and plant sterols that help to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals. 

In fact, according to a study by the US-based National Library of Medicine, “sustained consumption of argan oil might…contribute to lessen the burden of degenerative diseases associated with higher inflammatory status.” Additional research by the same group tested the use of argan oil on the prevention of argan oil in mice livers, which concluded a positive response towards prevention from oxidative stress and inflammation.

But argan oil’s benefits as an edible oil do not end there. This “miracle oil” has even shown promising results in studies to help prevent diabetes. In a study conducted involving mice who were fed a high-sugar diet alongside argan oil, the results showed that the argan contributed to a reduction in fasting and blood sugar resistance. 

In an even more promising development, argan oil has even been tested to have positive effects in slowing the growth of cancerous cells. 

According to the health website Netmeds.com, due to the oil’s properties of being rich in vitamin E as well as its polyphenolic compounds, studies have shown that it can decrease the growth of cancer cells by 50 percent. The same source clarifies that these compounds are effective for fighting against both colon and prostate cancers. 

While there is a need for additional scientific research about argan  oil’s health benefits in these capacities, the current research proves a promising start, positioning argan as an invaluable product for the Moroccan beauty and health industries. 

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