BENEFITS OF PALM OIL
Palm oil is obtained from the fruit of the oil palm. It has been an important type of oil for several millennia. However, in recent decades, it has become one of the most produced oils worldwide. This is because palm oil is extremely versatile: it is semi-solid at room temperature, so it can be spread easily, it is resilient to corrosion, so it can make products last longer, and it can withstand high temperatures making it perfect for frying foods.
Moreover, palm oil is a great source of vitamin E.
Palm oil is rich in antioxidants, one of which is vitamin E. This vitamin is essential for keeping the immune system healthy and helping cells interrelate. Studies show that getting enough vitamin E in your diet can reduce the risk of having a heart disease, certain types of cancer, and age-related macular degeneration.
Potential health benefits of palm oil
Some of the health benefits currently supported by scientific studies include:
Better Brain Health
Vitamin E is found in palm oil has been linked to better brain health. This form of vitamin E, known as tocotrienol, has been shown to protect brain tissue from dangerous free radicals more effectively than other antioxidants. In fact, one study showed that tocotrienols in palm oil can even stop the progression of brain injuries. However, more studies are needed to further support these findings.
Promotes heart health
Certain studies appear to show that vitamin E in palm oil may also improve heart health. The antioxidant effects of vitamin E found in palm oil appear to slow, or even stop, the progression of heart diseases in some patients. While more studies need to be done to replicate this effect, the extract of palm oil may be helpful for people fighting heart conditions.
Vitamin Absorption
Palm oil can help increase the amount of vitamin A you can absorb into your body. It is a critical vitamin for retinas and overall eye health. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning you need fat in your diet to absorb the vitamin efficiently. Adding palm oil to your diet has been shown to increase your body’s ability to absorb vitamin A and, presumably, other fat-soluble vitamins.
It is important to keep in mind not to reheat palm oil as it loses the heart benefits when it is used fresh, potentially increasing the risk of heart diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Analysis is still being carried out to find out all the benefits and risks of palm oil.
Currently, oil palm crops are the most efficient in the world. With fewer resources, a greater amount of oil can be produced compared to other crops. So, it has a great projection.
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