Characteristics
- Botanical name: Camelina sativa
- Botanical family: Brassicaceae
- Origin (country where the vegetable oil is grown): France (except Mediterranean), Europe
- Plant part: Seed
- Oxidative potential: Very sensitive
Organoleptic properties
Botanical and organoleptic characteristics may vary according to production conditions (country, sun, organic production, etc.).
- Colour: Golden yellow
- Aroma: Fresh grass, with a hint of asparagus and some kohlrabi.
- Texture: Fluid
- Taste: Vegetal (similar to asparagus), sometimes reminiscent of almonds
Composition
The composition of vegetable oils is strongly influenced by the conditions under which they are produced.
In order to guarantee its quality, it is advisable to choose an extra virgin olive oil obtained by cold pressing, preferably of organic origin.
Fatty acid composition
- Monounsaturated fatty acids: 30% oleic and gadoleic acid (omega 9)
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids:
- 30 to 35% alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3)
- 20 to 30% linoleic acid (omega 6)
- Saturated fatty acids: 5 to 10% palmitic acid
Other active ingredients
- Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
- Phytosterols
- Provitamin A
Nutritional aspect
Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and with an optimal omega-3/omega-6 ratio, camelina oil is an important health asset.
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Anti-inflammatory
- Emotional balance
- Prevention of Alzheimer's and cognitive disorders
- Protection and action on the brain and related pathologies
- Reduced risk of stroke
- Prevention of blood clots (antiplatelet)
- Vasodilator
- Reduction of arrhythmia
- Balances the omega-6/omega-3 ratio
- Anti-cholesterol
- Strengthens resistance to stress
- Regulator of intestinal transit
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease (prevention)
- Arteriosclerosis (in prevention, in combination with adapted diet and medical follow-up)
- Atherosclerosis (prevention, in combination with dietary modification and medical monitoring)
- Stroke (preventive)
- Blood clots (prevention)
- Brain damage and neurological degeneration (in combination with medical monitoring)
- Cholesterol (prevention)
- Constipation
- Diabetes (preventive and lifestyle support)
- Hypertension (prevention)
- Stress, anxiety
- Overweight, obesity (prevention, healthy lifestyle support)
- Disordered or difficult bowel movements
- Cognitive disorders (prophylaxis)
- Memory problems (prophylaxis)
- Mood disorders
- Stress-related digestive disorders
- Inflammatory disorders (prophylaxis)
- Cardiovascular diseases and disorders (prevention)
Precautionary measures
Camelina oil oxidises easily when exposed to air and light.
It is recommended that this oil be consumed within 2 to 6 months of opening the bottle and stored in the refrigerator.
Prefer opaque bottles of small capacity.
It cannot be heated.
As a precaution, it is advisable to use camelina oil sparingly when on anticoagulant treatment (due to its antiplatelet and vasodilator properties).