Internal use of black currant seed oil
Several studies on patients with rheumatoid arthritis found that currant seed oil can have a positive effect. Interleukin-1β, Interleukin-6 and PGE2 (proinflammatory cytokines) were reduced. Due to the gamma linolenic acid, studies have also shown a reduction in plasma triglyceride, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, as well as an increase in HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”).
Blackcurrant seed oil is also used as a dietary food because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects. It promotes fatty acid oxidation in the liver and has an effective cytotoxic effect against superficial bladder cancer.
Currant seed oil is also a suitable source of vitamin E. The tocopherols it contains are said to prevent cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other diseases.
Other studies have also shown that currant seed oil has a positive influence on blood pressure and cardiovascular reactivity. Due to the influence of gamma linolenic acid on the cardiovascular system, the reactivity of blood pressure is said to be inhibited.