Palm Oil Health

Products made with Malaysian Palm Oil are getting a great deal of media attention in part because of their tocotrienol content. A form of vitamin E not found in the typical Vitamin E supplement, researchers have associated tocotrienols with neuroprotective properties after strokes; there is also evidence that tocotrienols may be beneficial in helping to [...]

Carotech Inc., the world’s largest and only GMP-certified tocotrienol/mixed carotene producer is pleased to share a follow up study that shows mixed vitamin E (tocotrienols and tocopherols) levels in the blood play an important role in the pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease. The use of combined vitamin E levels and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements [...]

If we want to be healthier and reduce our risk for chronic diseases, the U.S. government advises that we keep closer tabs on our fat intake. According to the new 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans1, released jointly by the United States Department of Agriculture, and Health and Human Services, we should get less than [...]

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? [...]

Houston’s Eyewitness News recently aired a Health Check segment on certain foods that have medicinal-like properties. Medical Reporter Christi Myers welcomed guest Sherry Torkos, holistic pharmacist and health author, who presented a variety of foods that are going from kitchen cabinets to medicine cabinets. Torkos explained that a potent form of vitamin E called tocotrienols [...]

Good fats/bad fats … they aren’t just about keeping your heart running well and the inches off your waistline. Our brains are at least 60 percent fat! So it makes sense that your brain depends on what you eat to get some of the fats it needs to keep sharp and – as with the [...]

When considering the best go-to foods for increasing vitamin E intake, the answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. It’s relatively easy to get the recommended 15 mg of vitamin E tocopherols because it’s found in foods that most people already have in their pantries.  Daily requirements may be met by snacking on [...]

This time of year, it seems as if everyone is complaining about needing more energy. AM Northwest (KATU TV) asked nutrition expert JJ Virgin, host of the TV show Freaky Eaters, for healthy options energy-boosting options. Instead of reaching for a candy bar or espresso, JJ explained why changing the type of fat in your [...]

Washington DC’s Let’s Talk Live TV show, which airs on News Channel 8, recently welcomed dietitian Felicia Stoler, who revealed some surprising tips for keeping men healthier. One that grabbed the attention of the show’s hosts was Malaysian Palm Fruit Oil which is loaded with beta carotene, and a potent form of Vitamin E which [...]