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In Ayurveda, cow's Ghee is believed to be the best oil for human

consump on. It is full of nutri ve quali es and an ideal oil for heart
pa ents who suffer due to excessive bad cholesterol in their blood.
Its regular consump on enhances physical and mental strength,
keeps the body healthy and increases the potency of the body. It is
not only nutri ve, but also helps in taking out the impuri es from
the body. It enhances eyesight, keeps muscles and tendons healthy,
and bones sturdy yet supple. Ghee has a high smoke point (250
degrees Cen grade or 482 degrees Fahrenheit). One can cook and
fry with ghee. It will not break down into free radicals as easily as
other vegetable oils. Free radicals are highly unstable and reac ve
molecules that damage living cells. When caused by high heat, free
radicals will a ack healthy cells and cause premature aging. Ghee
does not spoil easily because of its minimal water content. It has a
good amount of oil soluble vitamins A, E, K2 and CLA (Conjugated
Linoleic acid). All of these are powerful an oxidants (substances that
counteract free radicals) with addi onal an viral proper es when
sourced from grass fed cows. Ghee, unlike other oils, is rich in
butyric acid, a short chain fa y acid. Beneficial intes nal bacteria in
the cow stomachs convert fiber into butyric acid, which is a source
of energy and protects the intes nal walls over me. Research has
found that adequate produc on of butyric acid supports the
produc on of killer T cells in the gut, which bolsters the immune
system. Researchers are using oral butyrate supplements and
butyrate enemas to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as
Crohn’s and ulcera ve coli s. Ghee s mulates the secre on of
gastric acid thus aiding in the diges ve process. Be er diges on
equals be er health and weight loss. Ayurveda praises ghee for its
sa vic quali es (food that promotes the quality of goodness)
because it promotes the posi ve growth and expansion of spiritual
consciousness.

Ayurvedic experts recommend using only old ghee that has been
stored for about six months. Such a clarified bu er is quite beneficial
in diseases like depression, anxiety, eyes and ear disorders as well as
rejuvena ng women’s reproduc ve organs. Ghee can effec vely
treat wounds caused by ulcers and wounds of diabe c persons.

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