Named the most beneficial type of palm oil

Red palm oil is recognized as the most beneficial among all types. Medical expert Oleg Medvedev told "Gazeta.Ru" about the advantages of the unrefined product, which stands out for its characteristic hue.

"This oil is excellent for dressing salads and is considered the healthiest due to its high content of vitamins and biologically active substances. In some countries of Africa and Asia, it is even prescribed to children for the prevention of avitaminosis," said Medvedev.

But during the refining process, the amount of beneficial substances decreases, as is the case with any oils. However, even such oil has many beneficial properties.

"Palm oil contains a large amount of vitamin E - higher than in other vegetable oils, phytonutrients, and precursors of vitamin A. Most of these compounds are considered beneficial for human health, mainly due to their antioxidant activity. They protect cells from oxidative stress and can play an important role in preventing cellular aging and atherosclerosis," noted the doctor.