Siberian Pine Nut Oil - 250ml

Cold pressed pine nut oil is pressed from the kernels of the pine tree. Several species of pine exist, but the oil from the Siberian and Korean pine nuts are especially valued as a nutritional supplement. The oil from these kernels is rich in antioxidants and pinolenic acid – a fatty acid which is purported to protect, repair and strengthen the stomach and gastric lining through its anti-inflammatory properties.

Siberian Pine nut oil has a distinctive nutty taste and aroma and is a clear yellow colour. The oil is preferably kept in a fridge or in a cool space away from light, in order to preserve the healthy fatty acids.

Studies also suggest that unsaturated fats such as pinolenic acid may assist with:

Reducing platelet aggregation
Lowering blood pressure
Improving cardiovascular health and blood lipid profiles
Stimulating the release of digestive hormones
Inhibiting acid production
Why is it good for you?

Digestive Relief
Siberian pine nut oil’s effectiveness as a natural digestive aid for these conditions is partly due to the concentration of carotenoids found in the oil. Carotenoids are organic pigments found in some plants, algae, and fungi and help reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals, along with an unhealthy and stressful lifestyle, play a role in the development of gastric and duodenal disorders. Siberian pine nut oil is also rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant.

Pine nut oil is used as an aid in the symptom relief of a wide range of digestive and gastrointestinal disorders such as:

Acid reflux (GERD)
Barret’s oesophagus
Colitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal inflammation
H. Pylori
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Appetite Control
Research has indicated that pinolenic acid may help stimulate the release of digestive hormones CCK and GLP1. These hormones inhibit acid production in the stomach, increase insulin secretion, and also help with the absorption of essential nutrients that your body needs. Pinolenic acid has also been shown to aid in appetite suppression when taken 30-60 minutes before meals, reducing food intake and increasing feelings of fullness.

Although appetite control studies were conducted with Korean pine nut oil, the findings were of the effects of the free fatty acids unique to the oil, namely pinolenic acid. Siberian pine nut oil is also rich in pinolenic acid, and in some assessments contain higher pinolenic acid content compared to Korean pine nut oil. We can therefore draw similar conclusions with Siberian pine nut oil in regards to its effects on appetite suppression.

Oil from some varieties of pine are more commonly used for cooking, while oils pressed from Siberian and Korean pine kernels have been used as nutritional supplements. Siberian pine nut oil is rich in antioxidants and pinolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid found exclusively in pine nut oil. In some assessments, the highest percentage of pinolenic acid is found in Siberian pine nuts and the oil produced from them as compared to other pine species

Siberian pine nut oil is best taken on its own 30-40 minutes before meal times. Keep refrigerated once opened. Use within 2 months of opening.
Do not heat.
Not suitable for baking or frying.

Suitable as a condiment in salad dressings, dips, smoothies and can be added to soups, vegetables, fish and other warm foods.

Suggested Serving Size:

Adults 5 - 15ml before meals.