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Palm Oil

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palms. It is a rich source of saturated fats and vitamin E. Palm oil is commonly used in cooking, particularly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. It is also used in processed foods and biofuel production.

Category
Natural product/food supplement
Molecular Formula
Variable, mainly composed of triglycerides
Mechanism of Action
Provides a source of dietary fats which are utilized for energy production. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E in palm oil help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Elaeis guineensis oil
  • Palm fruit oil
  • Red Palm Oil

Primary Benefits

  • Energy source
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Supports brain health

Recommended Dosage

Adult No established daily intake. Used as a regular part of diet in many cultures.

Side Effects

  • Weight gain
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol

Precautions

  • People with high cholesterol
  • People with heart diseases

Interactions

  • May interact with cholesterol-lowering medications

Key References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6151376/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5040793/
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“if you have the option of kind of cutting off trimming the fat then I would and then there are some tropical oils that are very high in saturated fat palm oil for example coconut oil although the JW is out on the health effects of coconut oil but palmo for example is very high in saturated fat we know it increases our cholesterol”

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I don’t own or create any of this data—I just organize it and make it searchable, so always double-check with a real doctor before making any health decisions.