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Rapeseed Oil

Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of the rapeseed plant; food-grade low-erucic-acid varieties are commonly sold as canola oil. It is widely used for cooking because of its mild flavor and relatively high smoke point.

Beneficial properties

high in unsaturated fats source of omega-3 ALA low in saturated fat contains vitamin E versatile cooking oil

Nutritional highlights

Rapeseed oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, provides polyunsaturated fats including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid, and contains vitamin E and vitamin K.

Conditions it helps with

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Stroke
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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