palm oil

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i bought some palm oil recently but it's the refined kind (it's not red in

color). is this okay to use? i honestly don't use any refined products so i

could use your opinions:) thanks!

-shannon

p.s. it's non hydrogenated and organic

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> i bought some palm oil recently but it's the refined kind (it's not red in

color). is this okay to use? i honestly don't use any refined products so i

could use your opinions:) thanks!

> -shannon

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> p.s. it's non hydrogenated and organic

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@@ Hi ,

The unrefined palm oil is what you want. However, unrefined coconut oil is much

better in taste and nutrients.

Take care,

Ed

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Personally, I don;t believe everything I read in scientific reports,There is massive involvement on Big Pharma, conflict of interestand competing trading interests. Add to this conflicting reports andtheories...There is lots of contracdictory studies, spanning over many years,including theories concerning diseases etc..There are plenty of scientific papers out there concerning the benefits of consuming Red Palm Oil.All foods contains beneficial and not so beneficial compounds,eaten in moderation and balanced diet, whatever is tolerated byan individual should be health restorative. IMHO.References at the bottom:Red palm oil: nutritional, physiological and therapeutic roles in improving human

wellbeing and quality of life.Oguntibeju OO, Esterhuyse AJ, Truter EJ.SourceOxidative

Stress Research Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,

Bellville, South Africa. bejufemi@...AbstractThe link between dietary fats and cardiovascular disease has created a growing interest in dietary red palm oil

research. Also, the link between nutrition and health, oxidative stress

and the severity or progression of disease has stimulated further interest in the potential role of red palm oil

(a natural antioxidant product) to improve oxidative status by reducing

oxidative stress in patients with cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. In spite of its level of saturated fatty acid content (50%), red palm oil

has not been found to promote atherosclerosis and/or arterial thrombosis. This is probably due to the ratio of its saturated fatty acid to unsaturated fatty acid content and its high concentration of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, tocotrienols, tocopherols and vitamin E. It has also been reported that the consumption of red palm oil

reduces the level of endogenous cholesterol, and this seems to be due to the presence of the tocotrienols and the peculiar isomeric position of its fatty acids. The benefits of red palm oil

to health include a reduction in the risk of arterial thrombosis and/or

atherosclerosis, inhibition of endogenous cholesterol biosynthesis, platelet aggregation, a reduction in oxidative stress and a reduction in

blood pressure. It has also been shown that dietary red palm oil,

taken in moderation in animals and humans, promotes the efficient utilisation of nutrients, activates hepatic drug metabolising enzymes, facilitates the haemoglobinisation of red

blood cells and improves immune function. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the nutritional, physiological and biochemical

roles of red palm oil in improving wellbeing and quality of life. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20095133.....Cont/....They not only prevent cancer from taking hold but actively block its growth and initiate apoptosis—a process where diseased cells commit suicide. This is a normal process that is programmed into all of our cells in order to remove old and diseased cells. However, in cancer cells this process is blocked and affected cells continue to multiply and grow without restraint. Ordinary vitamin E, does not induce programmed cell death in cancer cells. Only tocotrienols have this effect.

Initial research has been so impressive that cancer researchers have called tocotrienols the most powerful natural anticancer substances known to science (Yano, 2005). That’s quit a bold statement, but illustrates the potential tocotrienols have in cancer prevention and treatment. Cont/....

Studies show palm tocotrienols inhibit the growth of skin, stomach, pancreas, liver, lung, colon, prostate, breast and other cancers. Most of the research to date has been done with breast cancer where tocotrienols show great promise. They not only prevent cancer from taking hold but actively block its growth and initiate apoptosis—a process where diseased cells commit suicide. This is a normal process that is programmed into all of our cells in order to remove old and diseased cells. However, in cancer cells this process is blocked and affected cells continue to multiply and grow without restraint. Ordinary vitamin E, does not induce programmed cell death in cancer cells. Only tocotrienols have this effect.

Initial research has been so impressive that cancer researchers have called tocotrienols the most powerful natural anticancer substances known to science (Yano, 2005). That’s quit a bold statement, but illustrates the potential tocotrienols have in cancer prevention and treatment.

The antioxidant power of palm oil has also shown to be of benefit in protecting against neurological degeneration. Two of the most significant factors that affect brain function are oxidative stress and poor circulation. Oxidative stress generates free radicals that damage brain and nerve tissue. Poor circulation affects the brain by restricting oxygen and glucose which are vital for proper brain function. Researchers have found correlations between oxidative stress and reduced blood flow to the brain to senile dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and even schizophrenia. All of these conditions involve brain cell death. Tocotrienols aid the brain by reducing oxidative stress and improving blood flow.

Researchers can mimic much of the destruction seen in the above neurological disorders by feeding test animals glutamate—an amino acid that kills brain cells. The primary action of cell death is caused by free radicals. Ordinary vitamin E is not strong enough to prevent glutamate-induced cell death. But palm tocotrienols can quench the destructive action of glutamate. In laboratory studies tocotrienol-treated neurons maintain healthy growth and motility even in the presences of excess glutamate (Khanna, 2003).

Research is showing that the antioxidant power of red palm oil can be of help in protecting against a variety of health problems including osteoporosis, asthma, cataract, macular degeneration, arthritis, and liver disease. It can even stunt the processes that promote premature aging. It’s no wonder it was regarded as a sacred food by the ancient Egyptians. Red palm oil is not just for pharaohs, it’s available to everyone. It is sold as a cooking oil and as a dietary supplement at most good health food stores and online.

References

Esterhuyse, A.J., et al. Dietary red palm oil supplementation protects against the consequences of global ischemia in the isolated perfused rat heart.

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr

2005;14:340-347.

Khanna, S. et al. Molecular basis of vitamin E action: tocotrienol modulates 12-lipoxygenase, a key moderator of glutamate-induced neurodegeneration. J Biol Chem 2003;278:43508-43515.

Qureshi, A.A., et al. Response of Hypercholesterolemic subjects to administration of tocotrienols. Lipids 1995;30:1171-1177.

Sron, B. Palm oil’s track record. Global Oil and Fats 2005;2:24-25.

Tan, D.T.S., et al. Effect of a palm-oil-vitamin E concentrate on the serum and lipoprotein lipids in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 1991;53Suppl:1027S-1030S.

Tomeo, A.C., et al. Antioxidant effects of tocotrienols in patients with hyperlipidemia and carotid stenosis. Lipids 1995;30:1179-1183.

Yano, Y., et al. Induction of cytotoxicity in human lung adenocarcinoma cells by 6-0-carboxypropyl-alpha-tocotrienol, a redox-silent derivative of alpha-tocotrienol.

Int J Cancer 2005;115:839-846.

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2003;12(3):355-62.Palm fruit chemistry and nutrition.Sundram K, Sambanthamurthi R, Tan YA.SourceMalaysian Palm Oil Board, P.O. Box 10620, 50720 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. kalyana@...AbstractThe palm fruit (Elaies guineensis) yields palm oil,

a palmitic-oleic rich semi solid fat and the fat-soluble minor components, vitamin E (tocopherols, tocotrienols), carotenoids and phytosterols. A recent innovation has led to the recovery and concentration of water-soluble antioxidants from palm oil

milling waste, characterized by its high content of phenolic acids and flavonoids. These natural ingredients pose both challenges and opportunities for the food and nutraceutical industries. Palm oil's

rich content of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids has actually been turned into an asset in view of current dietary recommendations aimed at zero trans content in solid fats such as margarine, shortenings

and frying fats. Using palm oil

in combination with other oils and fats facilitates the development of a

new generation of fat products that can be tailored to meet most current dietary recommendations. The wide range of natural palm oil fractions, differing in their physico-chemical characteristics, the most notable of which is the carotenoid-rich red palm oil

further assists this. Palm vitamin E (30% tocopherols, 70% tocotrienols) has been extensively researched for its nutritional and health properties, including antioxidant activities, cholesterol lowering, anti-cancer effects and protection against atherosclerosis. These are attributed largely to its tocotrienol content. A relatively new output from the oil palm fruit is the water-soluble phenolic-flavonoid-rich antioxidant complex. This has potent antioxidant

properties coupled with beneficial effects against skin, breast and other cancers. Enabled by its water solubility, this is currently being tested for use as nutraceuticals and in cosmetics with potential benefits against skin aging. A further challenge would be to package all

these palm ingredients into a single functional food for better nutrition and health.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14506001Palm oil-derived natural vitamin E alpha-tocotrienol in brain health and disease.Sen CK, Rink C, Khanna S.SourceDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA. chandan.sen@...AbstractA

growing body of research supports that members of the vitamin E family are not redundant with respect to their biological function. Palm oil

derived from Elaeis guineensis represents the richest source of the lesser characterized vitamin E, alpha-tocotrienol. One of 8 naturally occurring and chemically distinct vitamin E analogs, alpha-tocotrienol possesses unique biological activity that is independent of its potent antioxidant capacity. Current developments in alpha-tocotrienol research

demonstrate neuroprotective properties for the lipid-soluble vitamin in

brain tissue rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Arachidonic acid (AA), one of the most abundant PUFAs of the central nervous system,

is highly susceptible to oxidative metabolism under pathologic conditions. Cleaved from the membrane phospholipid bilayer by cytosolic phospholipase A(2), AA is metabolized by both enzymatic and nonenzymatic

pathways. A number of neurodegenerative conditions in the human brain are associated with disturbed PUFA metabolism of AA, including acute ischemic stroke. Palm oil-derived

alpha-tocotrienol at nanomolar concentrations has been shown to attenuate both enzymatic and nonenzymatic mediators of AA metabolism and

neurodegeneration. On a concentration basis, this represents the most potent of all biological functions exhibited by any natural vitamin E molecule. Despite such therapeutic potential, the scientific literature on tocotrienols accounts for roughly 1% of the total literature on vitamin E, thus warranting further investment and investigation.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20823491--- On Fri, 10/28/11, szukidavis@... <szukidavis@...> wrote:From: szukidavis@... <szukidavis@...>Subject: Palm Oilcures for cancer Date: Friday, October 28, 2011, 11:43 PM

Biomedical research indicates that palm oil, which is high in saturated fat and low in polyunsaturated fat, promotes heart disease. fat content of peanut oil (about 18%) and palm oil (at an incredibly high 79%).

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Palm oil kills!

Workers on Indonesian palm oil plantations are deliberately killing endangered orangutans on Borneo to stop them eating their seedlings. Hardi Baktiantoro, director of Indonesia's Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP), said at least 1,500 orangutans perished in 2006, most as a result of deliberate attacks but also due... to their habitat disappearing to make way for palm oil plantations. "Orangutans have become the victims of torture by plantation workers as they wander and eat palm oil seedlings for survival," Baktiantoro told reporters. As plantation workers had to pay concession companies for the loss of the seedlings, they had no choice but to pursue the primates, he said. What can you do? http://www.palmoilaction.org.au/what-can-i-do.html Also, please SIGN and SHARE the follow. 3 Petitions 1: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-indonesian-palm-oil-crimes-against-environment-and-people/, 2: https://www.regenwald.org/mailalert/747/rama-der-blutige-aufstrich-von-unilever, 3: https://www.rainforest-rescue.org/mailalert/749/the-bloody-products-from-the-house-of-unilever Palm oil free products: http://www.orangutans.com.au/Orangutans-Survival-Information/Helping-you-buy-responsibly-Palm-oil-free-alternatives.aspx For more information visit the following sites: http://www.orangutans.com.au/ http://www.palmoilaction.org.au/ See More

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The Palm OIl is from a farm that is controlled, organic,and no KILLING involved,Those of us who are ill, need to survive too...About conscience, then, we should not eat anything, use paper, wear leather shoes or purses, etc.. the list is long!!! I fully understand the dilemma here...

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The farming is ok as long as it's not killing these beautiful animals. There are other things that heal. Also, palm used in products like soap can be eliminated.

In a message dated 11/3/2011 7:51:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, furstc0404@... writes:

The Palm OIl is from a farm that is controlled, organic,and no KILLING involved,Those of us who are ill, need to survive too...About conscience, then, we should not eat anything, use paper, wear leather shoes or purses, etc.. the list is long!!! I fully understand the dilemma here...