Health based utilities :
Promotes Brain health
Palm oil is a source of “tocotrienol” for human body. Tocotrienol is chemical from the family of Vitamin E. This Vitamin E chemical protects the brain more effectively than any other antioxidant, from free radicals. It makes the brain and nervous system more active.
Strengthen Eye health and absorption of Vitamin A
Palm oil enhances the capacity of a person to absorb Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin, and palm oil in diet increases the capacity to absorb this vital chemical composition. This vitamin strengthens the retina and eye health. Moreover, through various studies it has been proved that adding palm oil in diet of pregnant women reduces the chances of deficiency of vitamin A in mother and could be served as supplement for newborns.
Better Heart Health
Vitamin E is antioxidant , and palm oil is a goof source of vitamin E. Proved by many medical research the vitamin present in palm oil reduces the progression of heart diseases.
Strengthens Immune system
Palm oil having Vitamin E protects the body and cells from free radicals. It clears the blood vessels, and prevent blood from clotting. It strengthens immune system to fight against germs.
Non Food utilities:
Industrial use :
Palm oil has vitamin E and fats. It is been used to manufacture soaps, cosmetics, toothpaste, wax, lubricants, ink and sometimes in detergents. It has also been used in snack manufacturing and animal feed.
Promotes Hair health
Many of people are suffering from hair loss and weak hair in recent times. Palm oil is one of the best recommended treatment. Its vital vitamin E strengthens the hair cells, promotes cell growth in hair follicles. It is rich in saturation and lipid making it a good antioxidants.
Energy and biofuel
Palm oil is also been used to produce methyl ester and hydro deoxygenated biodiesel. This utility has increased the manufacturing of palm oil. Palm oil biodiesel is often saturated in other fuels to produce palm oil biodiesel blend.
Curing wounds :
In some far away areas of Africa palm oil is used to cure wounds due its antioxidant feature and possessing vitamin E. It has been considered that palm oil kills the germs and fastens the process of healing.