Ovo je jedan od najčešćih sastojaka u proizvodima koje kupujemo u marketu, a evo kakav haos u organizmu može da napravi
Ako pažljivo čitate deklaracije, palmino ulje naći ćete i u proizvodima u kojima ne biste ni pomislili da ga ima.
TL;DR
- Palm oil is a cheap and versatile ingredient found in many processed foods like chocolate, biscuits, spreads, and ice cream.
- It is calorie-dense and nearly half its calories come from saturated fats, linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
- Unrefined palm oil contains antioxidants like tocotrienols (a form of Vitamin E), which may protect against cell damage, cancer, and brain health issues.
- Refined palm oil loses some of its antioxidant content.
- Studies link saturated fatty acids to an increased risk of breast, prostate, and overall cancer.
- When heated, palm oil can produce a potential carcinogen called glycidol, though research is based on animal studies.
- Palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid in palm oil, may contribute more to inflammation, insulin resistance, and obesity compared to other fatty acids.
- Palm oil cultivation is environmentally controversial due to its contribution to deforestation in rainforest regions.