Top 6 Health Benefits of Sea Buckthorn

1. Rich in Many Nutrients

Sea buckthorn is rich in various vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants and other plant compounds potentially beneficial to your health.

2. Promotes Heart Health

Sea buckthorn may aid your heart by reducing blood pressure, improving blood cholesterol levels and protecting against blood clots. That said, effects may be strongest in people with poor heart health.

3. May Protect Against Diabetes

Sea buckthorn may help improve insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity, both of which could protect against type 2 diabetes — though more research is needed.

4. Protects Your Skin

Sea buckthorn may help your skin heal from wounds, sunburns, frostbite and bedsores. It may also promote elasticity and protect against dryness.

5. May Boost Your Immune System

Sea buckthorn is rich in beneficial plant compounds such as flavonoids and antioxidants, which may help your body fight infections.

6. May Support a Healthy Liver

Compounds in sea buckthorn may aid liver function, though more studies are needed.