The results from this study, collectively, show that both alpha-carotene and gamma-tocopherol may help in the modulation of metabolic-inflammatory processes.
Study shows palm oil’s nutrients may help modulate inflammatory processes
Researchers around the world are studying Malaysian sustainable palm oil, and how it fits into a healthy diet. There is a lot to understand about palm oil. This healthy oil is a rich source of vitamin E tocotrienols and has a neutral effect on blood cholesterol. Studies have also shown promising results in reducing stroke damage, limiting diabetes symptoms and protecting skin from UV damage.
These posts share research findings and other scientific reports on nutrition, fats and Malaysian sustainable palm oil.
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Studies show palm-derived tocotrienols may inhibit prostate cancer
When comparing to the control group, the tocotrienols-treated mice demonstrated reduced tumor sizes and tumor volumes in a dose-dependent manner.
Tocotrienols: the vitamin that’s making headlines. Here’s why.
You may be reading and hearing more about tocotrienols. Studies have shown that premium tocotrienol supplements, derived from Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil, may help protect your brain from stroke damage, promote younger skin, support liver health and even reduce cancer risk.
Is palm oil a cancer risk? Let truthful science prevail!
Both parties took undue liberty by extrapolating the findings to raise an alert that palmitic acid is a main component of animal and vegetable fats and present in high levels in palm oil which is used in many household products. Incidentally, palmitic acid is the major fatty acid that our body makes to sustain life.
Metabolic syndrome trial helps refine palm tocotrienols intake levels
These results may help the scientific community establish intake recommendations for tocotrienols, particularly the tolerable upper intake level.
Study shows importance of consuming palm oil nutrients as we age
“Therefore, it is very important for everyone, especially elderly people to increase plasma alpha-carotene through dietary supplements or foods with high content of alpha carotene in the body for promoting night vision and cardiovascular health,” says CheeYen Lau, Nutritionist of ExcelVite.
Palm oil’s tocotrienols heralded for their effect on bone health
Studies suggest that approximately 50 percent of women and up to 25 percent of men age 50 and older will break a bone due to this disorder. Researchers are learning, however, that consuming palm oil’s tocotrienols may lead to stronger bones.
Adults with metabolic syndrome get health boost from palm tocotrienols
Malaysian palm oil is a rich source of tocotrienols, which are part of the vitamin E complex. While extremely beneficial, many people aren’t getting enough tocotrienols from the foods they eat.
Clinical study shows benefits of tocotrienol-infused facial masks
The researchers concluded that the gel mask formulated with palm mixed-tocotrienol complex (EVNol) is a non-irritant to skin, able to maintain skin moisture levels and at the same time, able to enrich the skin with antioxidants.
Human clinical study linking tocotrienols and brain health begins
The only GMP-certified palm tocotrienol complex producer, ExcelVite proudly announces the commencement of its latest human clinical trial “NUTRITION” Phase IIB using its patented and bioenhanced EVNol SupraBio full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex. The NUTRITION Phase I human clinical trial (Natural Tocotrienol Against Ischemic Stroke Event) began in 2012. It aimed to evaluate the efficacy […]
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