Palm oil is considered a versatile food in today’s age. It finds its usage in the preparation of ice-creams, margarine, and other foods. It is also used in meals as a secondary ingredient. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, and is of two types – refined and unrefined. Refined palm oil is mainly used for frying mass-produced foods, whereas unrefined palm oil is deep red and is used as a food ingredient in parts of West Africa, especially Nigeria.
Red palm oil is more versatile than bleached palm oil and is a healthier alternative owing to its purity. Research and statistics have proved that the best red palm oil is a universal ingredient and has numerous health benefits. Its wide variety of health benefits makes it popular not only in West Africa but also in other parts of the world. Juka’s Organic is a renowned company in West Africa that has partnered with village women to produce red palm oil in bulk for providing it to those in need and for export to other countries.
Red palm oil can be used as a cooking oil and is a great source of nutrients and antioxidants. Its fat content is beneficial for those who are lean and thin and need a diet surplus in fats. Below we are going to discuss some of the health benefits of red palm oil:
- Better heart health – The human heart is a major organ in the human body. Since red palm oil is rich in antioxidants derived from carotenoids and vitamin E content, it prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels such as arteries and veins. It also leads to the reduction of bad cholesterol and the augmentation of good cholesterol. It also prevents potential heart diseases.
- Boosts immune system – Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and the consumption of the best red palm oil leads to the activation of this pigment. Thus, red palm oil boosts immunity. The more the resistance of the body to fight germs like bacteria and viruses, the less prone it is to common diseases like cholera and dysentery. Even if you are caught up with a disease, if your immune system is strong and resistant-specific, you will recover from the illness very soon.
- Improved brain health – Red palm oil has effects on your brain health too. If you or a loved one is caught up with the disease of dementia or Alzheimer’s, its abrupt progression can be stopped with the consumption of red palm oil. The vitamin E content in red palm oil protects the brain from free radicals, which can damage the brain's neurons.
- Supports eye health – If due to some or other reason your body is unable to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, then you can get rid of this issue by including a meager amount of red palm oil in your diet. By doing this, the tendency of your body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A will increase and you will be freed from vision problems.
The best red palm oil produced by Juka’s Organic is high in MCT and contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, Omega 3 and 6, carotenoids, and antioxidants. It is ethically harvested by women farmers from West Africa and is 100 percent sustainable. We produce premium quality red palm oil for health-conscious consumers.