palm oil (red palm oil)

Introduction

Red palm oil comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree Palm kernel oil, which is different, comes from the seed of the oil palm tree.

Characteristics

• red palm oil has a deep orange-red color imparted by carotenes

Nutritional information:

• saturated fat: 51%
• mono-unsaturated fat: 39%
• linoleic acid (omega-6): 10%
• alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3): <1%

Uses

• anti-aging remedy
  • Dr Oz's miracle food
    • 'stop sign for aging' because of its red color
    • promoted to
      • slow aging
      • prevent dementia
        • provides medium-chain triglycerides that can be used by the brain as an alternative to glucose
      • prevent heart disease
        • lowers LDL cholesterol
        • increases blood circulation
      • promote weight reduction

Dosage

• 2 tablespoons/day

More general terms

• vegetable oil
• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

Component of

• palm oil/soy oil
• Axona