Emu oil

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Emu oil is an oil made from the Emu. Emu oil is approximately 70% unsaturated fatty acids. The largest component is oleic acid – a mono-unsaturated fatty acid. Emu oil also contains about 20% linoleic (Omega 6) acid and 1-2% linolenic (Omega 3) acid. There is some evidence to suggest that the oil may have medicinal benefit.[1]

Emu oil is a complete neutral lipid, since emu oil lacks phospholipids.[citation needed]

Emu oil is used in some products as a skin softener. Blue Goo makes a product called Cracked Heel that is supposed to "soothe craked heels" and "soften calluses, corns and rough, dry skin."

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  1. ^ Yoganathan, S. et al. 2003. Antagonism of croton oil inflammation by topical emu oil in CD-1 mice. Lipids 38:603-7. PMID 12934669


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