Palm tree is a an economic tree which produces variety of product mostly valuable oil extracts which are used for food and cosmetic purposes. Because of the economic value of this tree there is high demand the world over, therefore, the need for developing faster-yield strain to meet the teeming need of the world population. These fast-yielding strain are genetically modified for this purpose, hence the name "agric palm tree" (colloquial term in Nigeria).
The import of extracts of natural occurring wild palm is basically in it's abundant supply of nutrients and in their right proportions. while wild palm extracts are better stored for a long time as compared to "agric" would develop a fowl smell overtime (Rancidity). Wild palm oil is hardly sticky along the throat lining, "agric" extract is sticky along the throat even after eating. The volume required in meals is far less when using wild palm extract because it has thick orange-red coloration as against "agric".
Fresh (wild palm oil) vs. Oxidized (agric Palm Oil)
Palm oil can be sold in a fresh state or at various levels of oxidation. Oxidation is a result of processing the oil for various culinary purposes. However, a considerable amount of the commonly used palm oil is in the oxidized state, which poses potential dangers to the biochemical and physiological functions of the body.
Unlike fresh palm oil (Amberneg cooking oil), oxidized palm oil induces an adverse lipid profile, reproductive toxicity and toxicity of the kidney, lung, liver, and heart. This may be a result of the generation of toxicants brought on by oxidation. In contrast to oxidized palm oil, red or unrefined palm oil at moderate levels in the diet of experimental animals promotes efficient utilization of nutrients, favorable body weight gains, induction of hepatic (liver) drug metabolizing enzymes, adequate hemoglobinization of red cells and improvement of immune function.
Avoid Processed and Hydrogenated Palm Oil
In a nutshell, you want to avoid all processed, hydrogenated oils like the plague. Even the amazing health benefits of palm oil are completely negated due to this harmful process that extends shelf life. Stay safe and keep your shelves stocked with UNREFINED, UNADULTERATED, NON-GMO, COLD-PRESSED Amberneg cooking oil!
Effects on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
At the end of 2013, the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine published a study that evaluated the antioxidant activity of the oral application of oil palm leaves extract (OPLE) in mice with diabetes. Just 4 weeks after administering a relatively high dose in the animals, scientists observed that OPLE began to improve kidney dysfunction and fibrosis, which are commonly associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Fascinatingly, they also noticed that oxidative stress markers and inflammation, which are directly related to the most common causes of death in the world (cancer and heart disease) began to decrease. Although doctors are hesitant to announce that palm oil is the new treatment for these deadly diseases, this type of research is certainly turning heads!
More Vitamin A, E than Any Other Plant-Based Oil
Arguably one of the most beneficial of its many positive attributes is that red palm oil contains the most abundant amount of vitamins A and E of any plant-based oil.
Vitamins A and E are praised for everything from killing cancer cells to preventing strokes. No wonder palm oil production has doubled since 1995.
In 2011, Ohio State University Medical Center researchers set out to determine just the potency of α-tocotrienol, the most potent neuroprotective in Vitamin E. They observed some pretty amazing results. Not only did they discover that a 200 mg tocotrienol-enriched supplement significantly reduced stroke-induced lesions in the brain, it literally prevented loss of white matter fiber tract connectivity.
Essentially, this tells us that Vitamin E-rich foods like red palm oil can help protect the brain from ischemic attack. Scientists also noticed that red palm oil induced new blood vessel growth, which in turn provides further protection for the brain and heart during a stroke.
Is Palm Oil Better Than Coconut Oil?
At this point in the research game, it appears that discovering new benefits of red palm oil are only limited by funding and the creativity of scientists and doctors to design new studies.
To answer the question everyone seems to be asking: “Which is better, Palm Oil or Coconut Oil?”
The jury may still be out on this one, but it looks like we have a good race going on here!
Final Note:
When buying palm oil, make sure to only buy CSPO certified sustainable palm oil (if available in your country, Those in Nigeria, Amberneg cooking oil remains your best choice). Unfortunately there are some large companies that are destroying trees in order to harvest palm oil. Simply check the brand you’re buying to make sure they are certified sustainable and you won’t only be improving your health but you will be improving the world.
In all, instead of genetically engineering palm tree for mass production, production volume can be increased systematically by planting more of naturally occurring wild palm.
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