Canola oil, one of the most widely consumed vegetable oils in the world, may be bad for your brain. A new study by researchers at Temple University found that mouse models of Alzheimer's disease fed diets containing canola oil showed worsened memories and learning ability as well as weight gain.
It is the first study to suggest that canola oil does more harm than good for the brain.
"Canola oil is appealing because it is less expensive than other vegetable oils, and it is advertised as being healthy," explained senior researcher Dr. Domenico Praticò, director of the Alzheimer's Center at Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. "Very few studies, however, have examined that claim, especially in terms of the brain."
Researchers focused their work on memory impairment and the formation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. The animal model simulates Alzheimer's in humans, progressing from an asymptomatic phase in early life to full-blown disease in aged animals.
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[This is interesting info, but it is only one study. --Editor]
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10 comments:
This may be just one study, BUT those in preventative, holistic, natural, alternative medicine have been warning us of this oil for Many years.
Yup, in my cupboard. Touted as healthy vs other oils. Luckily I don't use much at all. Into the trash it goes. So sick of being served lies to sell us hazardous products.
Canola oil is poison
4:41 PM so what do you suggest? Serious question.
Olive oil is the best. Mediterranean diet.
5:39 PM but even that is not pure.
I put a slug (finger) of JD in mine. Need a new bottle now for Christmas party.
Depend on where and brands that you buy. Cheap stuff at grocery store is no good. Needs to be in a can and imported from from Italy. Research it. There are different types of certifications for olive oils.
You can't go wrong with good ole LARD and Crisco was good enough for Loretta Lynn. Bacon drippings are great saved and used on greens and grits and even on a toasted PopTart.
Good grade of Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, and more...do your homework on All these oils. Best to get cold pressed or processed, virgin, organic oils. I really use coconut oil a lot for cooking, baking, in my coffee and so much more.
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