palm oil (red palm oil)

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

General

vegetable oil metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

References

Prescriber's Letter 20(3): 2013 Red Palm Oil: What's It Good For? Detail-Document#: 290307 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Component-of

Axona palm oil/soy oil