Increasingly, one can hear about the widespread use in cosmetology, as well as the food industry and medicine of the so-called fatty acids. But what is the value of these interesting and practically unique substances in their properties? They are extracted for the most part without chemical synthesis, since fatty acids are found in sufficient quantities in nature (leaves and fruits of various plants). But, of course, when it comes to industrial scale, obtaining these substances with extracts and extracts is not limited to.
Stearic acid is one of the most common substances of a kind in nature. It does not dissolve in water, but it is perfectly diluted with diethyl ether. Under normal conditions, the substance is a crystalline powder of white color (a yellowish tint is possible).
In which product is stearic acid most often found? Surely, while reading the labels, you noticed palm oil in some of them . It is quite widely used not only in the food industry, but also in the cosmetic industry. It is with him that stearic acid most often enters our body. This oil is part of infant formula for artificial nutrition, and the individual component in question is found in large quantities even in breast milk. Therefore, the conclusion about the benefits of this acid suggests itself. Without it, a full-fledged development of the body is impossible, whose vital activity is actively supported by the chemical composition of the oil. Stearic acid promotes the development of the nervous system, as well as the formation of brain cells.
Meanwhile, like all chemical compounds, it has a number of negative (side) effects. Basically, they can arise from the abuse of products that contain this type of fatty acid. So what can stearic acid conceal? Its harm is not as widespread for the body as the benefit. But nevertheless, the fact that the use of this substance can have negative consequences cannot be ruled out.
Like most fatty acids, this compound, with its excessive and regular consumption, provokes the formation of cholesterol plaques, which are fixed on the walls of blood vessels. They impede blood flow, resulting in blood clots that are extremely life-threatening. As a result, complex cardiovascular diseases, headaches and pains in the extremities, changes in blood pressure, migraines, diabetes mellitus and even signs of impaired sexual function in men (impotence). In addition, stearic acid promotes weight gain due to the formation of fat cells. However, do not forget that all of the above consequences occur only in case of excessive use of this substance. If you adhere to generally accepted standards, then all these troubles can be avoided.
It is also worth noting that fatty acids, which include stearic acid, can impair the stable functioning of the intestines and stomach. The first sign of this is a digestive disorder and unnecessarily soft stools. If you regularly eat foods that contain this compound, consider the significant increase in the risk of stroke or heart attack. After all, stearic acid can envelop red blood cells. As a result, tissues and organs receive less oxygen.
To avoid all these problems, be especially careful about your daily diet. It should include, if possible, a standard amount of fatty acids, as well as other substances useful for the body, vitamins and minerals. Remember that any medicine, if you start to abuse it, can turn into poison.