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health and nutrition of canola oil.
Canola
Oil Has a Greater Effect on Cholesterol in Comparison to Other Monounsaturated
Oils
High levels of blood cholesterol, specifically LDL cholesterol ("bad"
cholesterol) constitute a major risk factor in the development of coronary
heart disease (CHD). More recent studies have demonstrated that oxidation
(breakdown) of LDL results in changes to the LDL particle that can ultimately
increase its atherogenicity.
Why
are Monounsaturated Fats Key to Skin Protection?
A recent study found that diets rich in oils containing monounsaturated
fats (MUFAs) such as oleic acid, which is found in very high levels
in canola oil, along with additional foods and nutrients, may protect
the skin against the damaging effects of the sun.
The
Positive Effects of Monounsaturated Fat on Prostate Cancer
In both the US and Canada, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
non-dermatological cancer among men. A relatively low incidence of prostate
cancer has been found amongst southern European men who traditionally
consume what nutritionists often refer to as a typical "Mediterranean"
diet.
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