Red Palm Olein and Cardiovascular Health

Red palm oil is obtained from crude palm oil through a novel low-temperature process. Owing to this special process, RPO possesses a special flavour and aroma, and is rich in phytonutrients that include carotenes, vitamin E, phytosterols, phospholipids, squalene, phenolic acids, flavonoids and co-enzyme Q10. These phytonutrients are the main constituents through which palm oil exhibits its nutritional properties. Among the major health promoting properties are anti-cancer, cardio-protection, anti-angiogenesis, cholesterol inhibition, brain development and neuro-protective properties, antioxidative defence mechanisms, provitamin A activity and anti-diabetes. As red palm oil has variety of phytonutrients and health benefits, the potential of improved cardiovascular health should be considered to understand better and thus treasure more our golden oil.