The natural qualities of Malaysian sustainable palm oil make it a popular ingredient in many food, health and beauty products. Palm oil is unique because it contains approximately equal amounts of saturated and unsaturated fats. It helps prolong the shelf life of manufactured products. Malaysian palm oil is often used as a healthy replacement for partially hydrogenated vegetable oils when making trans fat-free products. Malaysian palm oil also stands up to high heat, and retains the natural flavor and textures of foods.
Palm oil is a premium ingredient which is non-GMO, and rich in brain- and heart-healthy nutrients. In Malaysia, palm oil is sustainably produced, making it an environmentally friendly choice for a wide variety of products.
A presentation at the 2018 Palm Oil Trade Fair and Seminar in Kuala Lumpur highlights the nutritional and stability benefits U.S. food manufacturers gain when using palm oil in popular foods.
In an Alternative Medicine magazine article, “The Nutrition Myth Buster” reported that major companies are launching hair-growth supplements made from tocotrienols, potent nutrients derived from Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil.
A joint study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease may provide hope to individuals affected by the debilitating disease. In the study, mice induced with Alzheimer’s that consumed palm tocotrienols – the potent antioxidant present in Malaysian certified sustainable palm oil – exhibited signs of memory and leaning improvement compared with the control mice.
This online resource and educational center contains technical information, latest research and news about carotenoids, particularly alpha-, beta-carotene and palm carotenoid complexes
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The Non-GMO Project is an independent third-party verification program for non-GMO food and products in North America.
Stoler explained that having adequate dietary fat may help alleviate seasonal dry skin, while also giving you more energy.
While discussing ways to “green up” the holiday, registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler gave viewers of Fox Morning News the brand names of some candy companies that use certified sustainable palm oil.
Based on these favorable findings, the researchers concluded that tocotrienols may have potential for metabolic syndrome therapy especially on cardiovascular and liver health, and therefore is worth further investigation.
Over the past eight years, the International Conference on Palm Phytonutrients and Chronic Diseases has provided a good platform for researchers and the industry to share the latest research and findings on palm phytonutrients with research scientists, medical doctors and formulators.
The Palm Oil Health and Nutrition blog is your resource for information on the health and nutritional benefits of Malaysian palm fruit oil and palm fruit oil bioactives. We provide breaking news and industry research, including the exciting potential for supporting cardiovascular and neurological health. Scientists, health experts and renowned chefs have come together to provide facts, health and nutrition advice, recipes and more, so check back often.
