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Sunflower Seeds Could Help Reduce Pain by Angela Mohan on June 29, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Sunflower seeds could help treat pain and reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal area and/or internal organs.
The study led by Christian Gruber from MedUni Vienna s Institute of Pharmacology (Center for Physiology and Pharmacology), was conducted jointly with the University of Queensland and Flinders University in Australia.
The goal of the study is to find an alternative to commonly used synthetic opioids. Gruber explains the background: Morphine was one of the first plant-based medicines and was isolated from the dried latex of poppies more than 200 years ago. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain and is still regarded as the main pillar of pain therapy.
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Sunflower oil is a rising star in the plant-based world. Yet, most people aren’t aware that sunflower oil is commonly used in processed health foods. So, how is something purportedly healthy popping up in processed foods?
Since this oil may be hiding as a third or fourth ingredient in your favorite granola bar, it’s probably a good idea to learn a bit more about this elusive ingredient.
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Specifically, it’s important to note that depending on the variety there are four different types of sunflower oil you may be boosting your health or damaging it. Due to the fatty acid design of sunflower oil, there are a handful of benefits and a handful of negative ramifications.