admin: Is palm oil good or bad? The authors of this article take a look at issues surrounding palm oil and encourage personal care industry to source certified sustainable palm oil. The reputation of palm oil is pretty bad. Although only a small part of global production actually flows into cosmetics, manufacturers are trying to... View Article
Palm oil offers a unique, heart-healthy 50-50 blend of saturated and unsaturated fat. Plus, it’s loaded with nutrients, such as vitamin E tocotrienols. These antioxidants are up to 60 times more potent than tocopherols, the more common vitamin E form. This post was originally published on December 6, 2019 and updated on June 3, 2020.... View Article
What’s the big difference among vitamin E supplements? Most of the time, the vitamin E found in multi-vitamins or alone as supplements is vitamin E tocopherols. These have much different benefits in the body than the vitamin E tocotrienols, found abundantly in products made with Malaysian red palm oil. Why does this matter? Studies have... View Article
Beta carotene is a fat-soluble compound that provides approximately 50 percent of the vitamin A needed in the typical American diet. This powerful antioxidant has numerous health benefits and may slow the progression of cataracts, protect the skin against sunburn and help prevent macular degeneration. The USDA recommends that adults should get between 700 and 900 mcg of vitamin... View Article
Malaysia has been a recognized leader in responsible palm oil production for decades. The country was the first to produce sustainable palm oil, has implemented a game-changing national certification program, and has now committed additional funds to support eco-friendly initiatives, including a reforestation program. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) CEO Datuk Dr. Kalyana Sundram, those... View Article
Vitamin E compounds called tocotrienols are linked to everything from protecting your brain from stroke damage to heart and eye health A little-known vitamin compound is getting a lot more attention from healthcare researchers and health-savvy consumers. It’s not in your daily multivitamin and you may not be getting enough of it from the food you... View Article
LEADING palm oil phytonutrients or plant-based nutrients producer ExcelVite Sdn Bhd is charging ahead towards an initial public offering by end of the year or early next year, to enable it to raise funds for more clinical studies as well as company expansion. Plans are also under way for the company to penetrate the pharmaceutical... View Article