When it comes to heart health, high cholesterol is one of the biggest threats, and that’s because when the level exceeds the optimal values, the body forms fat deposits that can block blood circulation through the blood vessels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mentions that blocked arteries can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and a certain type of oil, specifically palm oil, may be to blame.
It is quite a serious and common health problem that occurs most of the time due to lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet or excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking.
Although these factors can contribute to high cholesterol, there are some changes you can make in your diet that will keep you at bay. For example, changing the oil you use in cooking could be a first step. According to the study published in The Journal of Nutrition, palm oil is the most dangerous oil that affects cholesterol levels, and this is because it contains a generous amount of saturated fat.
Palm oil, the most dangerous oil for cholesterol levels
The study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that unlike vegetable oils low in saturated fat, palm oil significantly increases LDL cholesterol levels. right Harvard Health, the saturated fats found in this type of oil, but also in coconut oil, red meat, butter and most ice creams are harmful to health and should be consumed in moderation. Although they are not as dangerous as trans fats, they significantly increase cholesterol levels.
What oils to use
Replace palm oil with unsaturated fats to reduce the risk of high cholesterol. In a 2018 review published in the Journal of Lipid Research, researchers found that oils from seeds such as sunflower, canola, and flaxseed help lower cholesterol levels.
2023-08-24 11:49:07
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