Our Cranberry Seed Oil

A Nutritive Powerhouse

Overview:

One of the most nutritious parts of the cranberry is the seed. The oil from the cranberry seed contains high levels of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, phytosterols and large amounts of antioxidants that offer a variety of health benefits. It is the only known fruit oil to have a perfectly balanced blend of omegas 3, 6, and 9.

Flavor Profile:

Cranberry Seed Oil is naturally light, sweet and fruity. Being a perfect blend of Omega 3-6-9’s, it feels silky smooth on the throat.  The finish is sweet and even the high strength hemp extract is well concealed by the pleaseant taste.  The terpene profile is Woody and Earthy (y-Terpinene and cis-Ocimene).  

Traditional Topical Uses:

• Moisturizes skin, strengthens hair/ scalp
• Used to treat psoriasis, eczema and acne
• Lessons the appearance of scars and is an effective massage oil

Cranberry Seed Oil Nutrients:

Antioxidants

• Cranberries are a powerful source of phenolic phytochemicals, including flavonoids and phenolic acids. Polyphenols found in cranberries may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by impeding platelet aggregation, lowering blood pressure and promoting resistance of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, against oxidation. Chock-full of antioxidants, cranberry also helps fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage DNA, disrupt the metabolism of lipids and boost inflammation, thereby elevating risk of chronic diseases and certain cancers.

Fatty Acids

• Omega-3 fatty acids found in cranberry seed oil promote heart health by decreasing LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, both of which can hurt your heart. Your body cannot make omega-3 fats so you need to get them through diet. In addition to reducing your risk of heart disease, omega-3 fats support healthy brain function and aid your normal growth and development. Most importantly, cranberry seed oil has a favorable 1 to 1 ratio of omega-6 to omega -3 fatty acids. Having a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 is crucial for optimal health. Cranberry seed is the only known fruit oil that is balanced in Omega 3, 6 and 9. 

Tocotrienols 

• Tocotrienols, forms of natural vitamin E that are found in cranberry seed oil, protect nerve cells against toxicity generated by glutamate and other toxins. Glutamate, a powerful excitatory neurotransmitter, sends signals between nerve cells and plays a crucial role in memory and learning. Studies suggest that tocotrienols possess strong antioxidant, anticancer, and cholesterol-lowering properties. They also produce trace amounts of naturally occurring alcohol that often show up as ethanol, which is common in fruit seed oils. 

Phytosterols

• Cranberry seed oil contains naturally occurring substances called phytosterols that structurally resemble your body’s cholesterol. Because of this striking similarity, phytosterols, also known as plant sterols or stanols, compete with cholesterol for absorption by your body. As a consequence, the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the small intestine is blocked and blood cholesterol levels are decreased. Phytosterols reduce LDL, or bad cholesterol, by 6 to 15 percent, but they do not affect high-density lipoprotein, called HDL, or good cholesterol. Eating foods with phytosterols may cut your risk for heart disease when consumed as part of a heart healthy eating plan.