Since recent years, palm oil has been added to many products . It is quite cheap and has some valuable features. For example, it protects products from souring. It is more refractory and when frying on it, the products almost do not burn. It is added to processed cheeses, condensed milk, sour cream and even to baby food. Many cosmetics also include palm oil. Harm or benefit - what is the result of consuming this product?
It is beneficial for food manufacturers to add this oil, as it is cheaper than others. It is plastic and improves the properties of margarine, confectionery and dairy products. In addition, this oil increases the
shelf life of products and improves their taste. In infant formulas, it helps to regulate the percentage of fat content. Therefore, in many products intended for baby food, palm oil is added. The harm or health benefits are the result of this - is unknown. Parents are very worried about this issue. After all, palm oil is found in many dairy products, in
glazed curds, margarine, chocolate and bakery products. A lot of it in chips, crackers and fast food.
It is believed that this product contains fatty acids, some vitamins, such as E and A, as well as tocopherols. But this only applies to oil obtained from palm seeds. It has a red color and contains many carotenoids, much more than in tomatoes and carrots. In addition, it has a very low calorie content, which makes it indispensable in dietary nutrition. This oil also contains antioxidants and in the composition of cosmetics improves the condition of the skin and hair, as it improves cell regeneration.
Despite this, most people are suspicious of products containing palm oil. Is harm or health benefit a consequence of its use? This causes controversy in the press and among consumers. Many argue that the use of this product is doubtful, and it causes irreparable damage to the body.
What is the harm of palm oil to the body?
1. The biggest damage to health is caused by fatty acids, for example, Omega 6, which are many in palm oil. Palmic acid contains more than 50 percent. Once in the body, it raises cholesterol levels in the blood. And this can cause a person to have heart and vascular diseases, diabetes and thrombosis.
2. Palm oil is a very refractory product. Its melting point is much higher than the temperature of the human body. Once in the stomach, it remains there, like plasticine, blotting everything around. It is not excreted from the body and remains in the gastrointestinal tract in the form of toxins.
3. This vegetable oil is a very powerful carcinogen. The preparation of products based on it increases the possibility of the appearance of malignant tumors.
4. Adding palm oil to products increases their shelf life and palatability. This is good for manufacturers, but harmful for people who eat these foods.
Each person decides independently whether to eat palm oil. Are harm or health benefits awaiting us as a result of its use? This should be known to people. After all, its beneficial properties are not so great as to put oneself at risk.