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Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil is a broad term for refined oils extracted from plant sources such as soybean, corn, sunflower, canola, or safflower. It is commonly used for cooking and baking and is primarily a source of dietary fat.

Beneficial properties

energy-dense source of unsaturated fats contains vitamin E in some varieties

Nutritional highlights

Vegetable oil provides mostly fat, especially unsaturated fatty acids, and may contain vitamin E depending on the source oil and level of refining.

Caution. Some vegetable oils are highly refined and calorie-dense; frequent intake of oils high in saturated fat or omega-6 fats may be a concern for people managing cardiovascular risk.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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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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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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