Red palm oil, is one kind of oil that produced in some country such as Malaysia, West Africa and Ecuador. As it derived from the fruit of the oil palm, the oil is different from palm kernel oil by how it processed. Furthermore, it is known as sacred oil by Ancient Egyptians. They used the oil because of essential nutrients contained, with the details:

Nutrients value of one tablespoon (14 grams) of palm oil:

• Calories – 114
• Fat – 14 grams
• Saturated fat – 7 grams
• Monounsaturated fat – 5 grams
• Polyunsaturated fat – 1.5 grams
• Vitamin E – 11% of the RDI

With those nutrients, palm oil is followed by their health benefits, including for Malaysian palm oil that is popular not only in Malaysia but also in other countries. So, the health benefits of Malaysian palm oil are:

1. Reduces cholesterol

According to 51 studies, bad or LDL cholesterol levels will be reduced due to palm oil-rich diets instead of diets high in trans fats or myristic and lauric acid. The effect of reducing cholesterol is related to a hybrid of Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oleifera trees, which it has been studied for three months.

2. Controls blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory in Malaysian palm oil may control the blood pressure, adding to high of antioxidants. It is related to the benefit of the oil to reduce the risk of stroke, since high of blood pressure can lead to the condition.

3. Promotes the health of the skin

Antioxidants in Malaysian palm oil will promote the health of the skin. The aging of the skin may slow down and the skin also tends to be smooth and brighter due to nutrient contained called vitamin E, or you can also read the benefits in health benefits of vitamin e.

4. Improves vision

Vitamin A contained in Malaysian palm oil supports for the health of your vision as well as protects it from blindness, cataract and other conditions. In addition, the vitamin is provided by beta carotene or it is one of the most active and important form of carotenoids in that oil. Or you can read the benefits in health benefits of beta carotene.

5. Against heart disease

As well as Malaysian palm oil can reduce cholesterol, it will keep the heart healthy and prevent it from some disease. The healthy heart supports for the improving of other organs functions in the body, which also means it supports for overall health.

6. Prevents osteoporosis

One of bone conditions that everyone should be aware of is osteoporosis. Malaysian palm oil has the benefit to prevent osteoporosis, since it is equipped with tocotrienols. So, the oil is recommended to consume for any age, especially for adults.

7. Improves the function of brain

Malaysian palm oil contains high of alpha tocotrienols, or it is known as a natural form of vitamin E. That vitamin combined with antioxidant properties in the oil may improve the function of brain. Furthermore, it protects the delicate polyunsaturated fats in the brain, slows the progression of dementia, reduces the risk of stroke as well as the growth of brain lesions.

8. Increases immune system

Immune system will increase by high amount of antioxidants and you can find them in Malaysian palm oil. It also supported by carotenoids, with the fact that they contained in the oil 15 times more than in carrots and 30 times in tomatoes. Consequently, the oil is very suitable for those who are busy doing many activities to keep them healthy.

9. Reduces the risk of cancer

High of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in Malaysian palm oil are perfect combination to protect the body from the growth of cancer cells. The form of antioxidant in the oil is called vitamin A, which supports for the reducing of the risk of cancer. In addition, that is by removing free radicals where it can be done by tocopherols and tocotrienols in the oil.

The other benefits of Malaysian palm oil are including:

10. Treats asthma
11. Increases the blood flow
12. Reduces stubborn belly fat
13. Improves the function of kidney

Other oils health benefits are almost as same as the health benefits of Malaysian palm oil, where you can read in health benefits of macadamia nut oil, health benefits of almond oil and health benefits of candlenut oil for hair and skin.