The Health Benefits Of Palm Oil

Palm oil is widely used for cooking. It has the advantage of high temperatures that other oils used for frying without. Palm oil is obtained from African palm pulp. It is an oil rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A, both antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals. It is easy to digest, with a similar consistency with human adipose tissue.

Contains non-toxic fatty acids
A feature of palm oil is that it solidifies spontaneously at room temperature. This is because it is composed of a high percentage of saturated fatty acids than other vegetable oils. The studies carried out to date show that unlike the fatty acids in fats of animal origin in the non-hydrogenated palm oil did not affect the health of blood vessels. Palm fruit oil not contains trans-fatty acids, which are related to the risk of cancer, fatty deposits in the arteries, and other toxins.
Palm oil is native to Africa. It is a dark red oil (due to carotene), without taste or smell, being successfully used in cooking. Due to the high content of vitamin E, palm oil is a good antioxidant. Because of this role, it may reduce the risk of cancer (breast, skin, pancreas, liver, colon and stomach cancer).

It also contains vitamin A and carotene (with a role in maintaining healthy skin, eyes, and bones). Although it has more calories, it contains no cholesterol. It contains 44% oleic acid, 10% linoleic acid, 40% palmitic acid, 5% stearic acid (composition in which a person with a normal diet it is in adipose tissue). Palm oil increases the good cholesterol, compared to other saturated oils.

With no cholesterol, palm oil stabilizes blood pressure levels, prevents arthritis and asthma occurrence. Advantages of this oil for frying food (for it is used most often) are: preserving the taste of food, the oil does not penetrate the food, resistant to high temperature and it can be reused.

Experts say that this oil contains saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for human body. Palm fruit oil is easily digested, maintains a healthy metabolism, and is easily absorbed. Palm fruit oil prevents heart attacks by increasing vascular dilation.
Palm oil for skin

Besides the health benefits of palm oil consumption and application is beneficial for a variety of skin conditions. For skin, palm oil acts as a solution to heal old scars, including acne scars, and even large signs of scars. This is because of vitamin A and vitamin E. If oil is unrefined, the nutrient value is bigger and better and it can fight against skin diseases.

Apply oil to remove the signs of aging, leaving skin fresh and young. Before you going to bed, apply palm oil and let it overnight. It will repair all damage to the skin and also prevents the advance of skin diseases.
Palm oil has moisturizing properties. Those who suffer from skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema can be treated by applying this oil on the affected area.