Palm Oil Health

People have been consuming palm oil for more than 5,000 years. Yet, it is only in the last few decades that international research began uncovering its significant health potential. After more than 80 reputable studies, it’s clear that the impact of this palm oil research could be huge. Dietary fats and cholesterol Most of us [...]

The vitamin E tocotrienols found so abundantly in healthy palm oil have generated a lot of excitement, particularly as human clinical research has linked them to cardiovascular and neurological health benefits. While most people have heard of Vitamin E, many are just learning about tocotrienols. And they have lots of questions! Q. What are tocotrienols? [...]

The following article was compiled by Bryan See, product manager, Carotech . Red Palm Oil, the staple oil in the Africa and Asian continents, naturally contains unique phytonutrients that are proven to be beneficial to human health. The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), from which red palm oil is derived, contains the phytonutrients tocotrienols (vitamin E), [...]

This recent Time Magazine article reveals how researchers are hoping to establish a stronger link between tocotrienols – found abundantly in palm fruit oil – and cancer therapy. The article describes a six-month human clinical trial involving late-stage prostate cancer patients. Quoting experts in the field of palm fruit oil research, the Time article also [...]

The positive science and research supporting Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil continues to grow. We wanted this compilation of what we know about this healthy oil. It’s quite a list! Palm fruit oil has been a safe and nutritious source of edible oil for thousands of years. Palm oil and other derivatives from the oil palm [...]