Ancient fats and oils for modern medicine(四）
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Update time : 2025-05-10 10:23:13
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects
1. Inhibit inflammatory response: Inflammation is the common pathological basis for the occurrence and development of many diseases, such as arthritis, enteritis, cardiovascular disease, etc. Various components in camellia oil have significant anti-inflammatory effects. Among them, tea polyphenols and camellia glycosides are the main anti-inflammatory active ingredients. They can inhibit the activation of inflammatory cells and reduce the release of inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), thereby alleviating inflammatory responses. In animal experiments, a diet rich in camellia oil can significantly reduce inflammatory indicators in inflammatory model animals and relieve inflammatory symptoms. In addition, squalene in camellia oil also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect. It can regulate the function of immune cells and inhibit the occurrence and development of inflammation.
2. Enhance immune function: Camellia oil not only has anti-inflammatory effects, but also can enhance the body's immune function. Vitamin E, squalene and other ingredients can promote the proliferation and activation of immune cells and improve the body's immunity. Studies have found that long-term consumption of camellia oil can increase the number and activity of lymphocytes in the body, enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages, and thus improve the body's resistance to pathogens. In addition, the unsaturated fatty acids in camellia oil can also regulate the fluidity and function of immune cell membranes, affect the signal transduction of immune cells, and play an important role in regulating immune function. Therefore, consuming camellia oil helps prevent and treat various infectious diseases and improve the health level of the human body.
