Description
Sea buckthorn berries contain 10 different vitamins, 24 microelements, 18 amino acids (including essential ones), 22 types of fatty acids, and even larger reserves of proteins. In total, sea buckthorn berry contains almost 200 different phytochemical components. In terms of the amount of vitamin C, this plant is second only to rose hips, cayenne and red peppers. Interestingly, oranges contain 10 times less ascorbic acid than sea buckthorn. In addition, these berries are among the leaders in the content of vitamin E (ranked second after nuts and seeds). They also contain many flavonoids, by the way, the same ones that were found in the famous ginkgo biloba: quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol.
Almost all parts of this plant have healing properties: leaves, berries and roots help with various disorders in the body.
One of the components of sea buckthorn is palmitoleic acid (omega-7), which is also present in human skin. It is thanks to this substance that sea buckthorn oil is an excellent remedy for healing burns and wounds, eliminating skin diseases and infections. In addition, the oil promotes skin regeneration and protects it from UV radiation.
Researchers are still investigating the benefits of sea buckthorn for people with diabetes. But experiments have already proven that the berry is useful for regulating sugar in the bloodstream. It not only lowers glucose levels, but also prevents hypo- and hyperglycemia.
Most people know that being overweight can cause all sorts of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. In the leaves of sea buckthorn, scientists have found several chemical compounds at once that accelerate the breakdown of fats and contribute to getting rid of excess weight.








