Palm oil
is obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil is one
of the most versatile food products in the world. It's used for
preparing meals as well as an ingredient in margarine, ice cream
and many other foods. Its used for preventing vitamin A
deficiency, cancer, brain disease, aging; and treating malaria,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cyanide poisoning.
Palm oil is used for weight loss and increasing the body's
metabolism. It is also used for cooking and frying. Red palm oil
may offer significant benefits to heart health. The antioxidant
effects of the vitamin E and carotenoids in red palm oil appear
to help prevent atherosclerosis, or the narrowing of blood
vessels.
Red palm oil is an excellent source of antioxidants, which can
help to reduce the appearances of aging and protect your skin.
It's also high in saturated fat. This makes them better for your
skin and hair because they don't oxidize when they're exposed to
air, heat, or your body
Industrially, palm oil is used for manufacturing cosmetics,
soaps, toothpaste, waxes, lubricants, and
ink.