Oils are a staple of our cooking pantry. We use oil to:
- season our salads - add flavoring to our baked veggies
- Or keep our pan sliding to cook chicken or meat.
But not all oils are created equal… And it is often hard to figure out which oil
is the healthiest. In fact, while some oils might be considered
healthy… The way you use them can make a huge difference
in your health - especially when it comes to BRAIN HEALTH.
Some oils will gain OR lose health benefits, depending on the specific cooking temperature.
Some might be beneficial at any heat, while others will need to be avoided entirely.
So what is the deal with oil? And how can they benefit your brain’s health?
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* The top 5 worst oils you NEED to steer clear of…
* The one component you need to watch out for.
* The top 5 BEST oils - and how they interact with your brain!
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The Top 5 Worst Oils Starting With… Number 5. Grapeseed Oil
You might be surprised to find grapeseed oil on this list.
While this oil is not the most popular addition to our diet…
It is easy to assume that grapeseed oil would be healthy for our brain and overall health.
As it is commonly extracted from the seed of grapes...
Grapeseed oil is considered a natural vegetable oil.
But what you may not know is that this oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids.
Omega-6 is polyunsaturated fat. When consumed in high amounts... this compound
has been linked with increasing: - Inflammation
- And chronic diseases. Small studies have found that…
Cooking grapeseed oil can force the omega-6 fatty acids to react at high heat and form
free radicals. When our brain is exposed to free radicals…
it can suffer nerve damage over time. An animal experiment also found that…
Grapeseed oil may contain harmful amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)...
which can cause cancer. However, certain experts note that any type
of free radicals may help the brain… ...to adapt and become resilient against harmful
chemicals. While more research is needed on grapeseed
to assess its potential effect on our brain… It is best to avoid this unusual oil.
Even if you don’t plan on adding it to your pantry… be wary as restaurants often use
it for cooking. Number 4. Corn Oil
While you might love eating corn… Corn oil is a vegetable oil that must be avoided
if you want to maintain a healthy brain. That’s right… Corn oil is far from healthy.
In order to become an oil… Corn has to go through a lengthy refining
process that strips away most of its nutritional value.
In the end… Corn oil is mostly made of omega-6 fatty acids.
And as we have seen… consuming omega-6 fatty acids in excess is detrimental to our brain
function. But what does excess imply?
Well… experts talk about a fatty-acids ratio. Both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are good
for us when the ratio balance itself at 4:1. However… when you consume corn oil in small
amounts… ...that STILL gives you an omega-6 to omega-3
fat ratio of 46:1. Pretty unbelievable, right?
This implies that even small consumption of corn oil can put you in excess of omega-6.
A review of 13 animal studies and 14 human trials even found that...
An unbalanced dietary ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 increases:
- Cognitive decline - And dementia.
So… does that mean you should stay clear of corn oil if you want to keep a healthy
brain? Most likely… As corn oil offers little nutritional
value or health benefits. Corn oil is mainly used for frying food because
of its high heat resistance. So be wary of what oil is used when enjoying
fried food. Number 3. Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil known to be largely available and versatile.
You can use it to: - Fry
- Bake - Or roast any dishes.
But just like many other oils out there… Soybean is rich in fatty acids…
And you would have guessed it… omega-6 fatty acids.
In the case of soybean… Some studies have specifically linked this oil to adverse health
outcomes. An animal experiment on mice found that…
Consuming soybean oil led to negative metabolic changes such as:
- Increased body fat - Fatty liver
- And blood imbalances. These symptoms… Often precursors of diabetes
or heart disease... Have also shown to impair cognitive functions
by reducing the turnover of healthy red blood cells in the brain.
What’s more is that… Experts also note that symptoms can take a
long term to manifest… ...which puts your health and your brain at
higher risk of impairment. Another mice experiment found that soybean
oil can increase neurological conditions such as:
- Autism - And Alzheimer’s.
So while human studies are needed to confirm the long-term negative impact of soybean oil…
It is best to avoid it and choose healthier alternatives for your daily dishes.
Number 2. Vegetable Oil For years, doctors have recommended favoring
vegetable oils when cooking or frying dishes. They believed that vegetable oils were somewhat
healthy… Because of their natural origins. However, recent studies found that…
Most vegetable oils are: - Purified
- Refined - And chemically modified...
...Leaving no nutritional value or health benefits to those who consume it.
Vegetable oil - like any other oil - is prominently made of fat.
And that includes unhealthy ones, such as: - Transfats
- And omega-6 fatty acids. So what do these bad fats have in store for
your body and your brain when you consume vegetable oil?
Well… While they can easily be consumed in excess...
Transfat and omega-6 can also trigger chronic inflammation linked to the brain.
Researches found that transfats also known as T-fats...
...Attach themsleves to the brain cell membrane and disrupt the neurons’ ability to communicate
properly. This phenomenon causes:
- An impairment of the nervous system - Depression
- And risks of Alzheimer’s disease. So which vegetable oils should you stay clear
of? Vegetable oils include:
- Peanut oil - Rice bran oil
- And sunflower oil. Number 1. Canola Oil
Canola oil is extracted from a plant… So it is hard to comprehend how something
this natural can be so bad for our health. But the reality is that Canola oil is made
from crops that are genetically modified. In fact… 90% of crops in the United States
are GMO’s. What is more disturbing is that canola oil
is mainly used as: - Animal crops
- And fuel alternative to diesel. So while it is clear that this oil doesn’t
belong inside our body… What happens when you actually consume it?
Canola oil contains varying levels of: - Omega-6 fatty acids
- And transfats. And because of its components…
Canola oil is known to increase : - Fat imbalance
- Inflammation - And risks of chronic disease... including
Alzheimer’s. A mice study found that… consuming canola
oil regularly for 6 months could lead to: - Chronic neuroinflammation
- And impair memory. So while human studies involving canola oil
are needed when it comes to brain function… This oil has clearly shown to increase:
- Blood pressure - And blood lipids…
Which creates a NEGATIVE ripple effect on healthy brain function.
All in all, it is best to avoid canola oil entirely…
And choose healthy oily alternatives instead as part of your diet.
But as we have seen so far… all oils contain a certain amount of omega-6 fatty acids…
So does that mean that there are NO truly healthy oils out there? Especially for brain
health? Not quite…
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And now, let’s dive into... The Top 5 Best Oils For Brain Health, starting
with… Number 5. Fish Oil
Often used for Asian dishes or as dietary supplementation…
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids… which provide a lot of benefit for your:
- Overall health - And brain.
Our brain is made of 60% of fat… and most of this fat is omega-3 fatty acids.
So as our brain cells continuously regenerate… it is important to consume a healthy amount
of omega-3 regularly. In fact… some studies have found that...
Those experiencing certain mental disorders including:
- depression - and schizophrenia…
...Had lower omega-3 levels in the blood. Alternatively, researches found that consuming
fish oil can reduce symptoms of mental disorders. In a 12-week study, experts found that…
Consuming fish oil daily reduces the risk of progression of schizophrenia in young people.
Another study found similar results linked to the decreased risk of:
- Mania - Depression
- And bipolar disorders. Along with that… fish oil has been linked
with reducing: - Inflammation
- Body fat - And blood imbalances…
This makes fish oil an outstanding choice, not just for our brain - but also for our
overall health. Experts recommend consuming between 200 to
500 mg of fish oil daily. Number 4. Sesame Oil
Sesame oil offers more than just a rich and nutty taste to your dishes.
Derived from sesame seeds… The oil provides a surprising amount of health
benefits that may be good for your brain. Sesame oil contains:
- Sesamol - And sesaminol…
And these are two strong antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress and free radicals.
Experts found that free radicals can impact neuron formation in infants and children.
They also note that it can: - Increase chronic inflammation
- And risk of disease in adults…. So it is crucial to limit our exposure to
free radicals. Thankfully, sesame oil may be able to help
with that. A rat experiment found that…
Sesame oil can inhibit nitrix production in the body… which produces free radicals.
But that’s not all - sesame oil ALSO has surprising benefits for our sleeping habits.
A study found that applying sesame essential oil topically could improve sleep quality
after 2 weeks. So… should you add more sesame oil into
your diet? Why not!
Sesame oil is versatile and can be used safely to:
- Fry - Or marinate dishes.
Number 3. Walnut Oil It is no surprise that walnut oil would be
one of the best oil for your brain. Walnut is often linked to brain health…
and not just because it is shaped like a brain. Walnuts oil contain ALA… a type of omega-3
fatty acid that has been shown to: - Improve cognitive performance
- and slow down age-related cognitive decline. A 2015 study from UCLA noted that...
Adults who consumed a quarter cup of walnuts daily had higher cognitive abilities.
But does walnut oils provide the same benefits? Experts think so.
Walnut oils has been linked with improving blood levels marker, including:
- Blood pressure - Blood glucose
- And blood lipids… These factors negatively impact the blood
cells in the brain… ...so, consuming walnut oils is great for
reducing them. A small study in overweight and obese adults
found that… Those who consumed walnut oils...
...Significantly improved blood vessel functions in the body - including the brain.
As a result, another study found that walnuts may decrease the risk of:
- Stroke - Depression
- Dementia - And Parkinson’s disease.
So go ahead and experiment with walnut oil. It is a perfect add-on to pasta dishes and
baked goods. Number 2. Coconut Oil
This one is widely known as a superfood, thanks to its:
- Medium chain triglycerides.. Also known as MCT fatty acids
- And antioxidant properties... Coconut oil is versatile and fueled with health
benefits that are really good for your brain. When we consume MCT fatty acids through coconut
oil, our body turns them into ketones. Researchers found that ketones can have powerful
benefits for the brain… Including reducing symptoms attached to:
- Epilepsy - And Alzheimer's disease.
A small study in Thai children found that… Eating a ketogenic diet rich in MCT reduced
brain seizure by 50% in more than half of the patients after 3 months.
Another study in elderly patients with Alzheimer’s found that…
Ketones and MCT can: - Reduce Alzheimers symptoms
- And improve brain functions. Along with that… Coconut oil has also shown
to improve: - Blood lipids
- And Heart health… Making it a healthy oil with plenty of direct
and indirect benefits for heart health. So go ahead and add it to your diet… but
limit your consumption to 2 tablespoons per day.
Too much coconut oil can have adverse effects when consumed in excess.
Number 1. Olive Oil Yes… Olive oil might just be the best oil
for your brain and overall health. Extra virgin olive oil, in particular… is
showing promising results. This oil contains important compounds to reduce
brain inflammation including: - Polyphenols hydroxytyrosol or HT
- Oleocanthal or EVOO - and Oleic acid, also known as OA
These compounds have shown to influence acute brain inflammation disorders, including Multiple
Sclerosis or MS. An animal experiment found that HT and OA
inhibit pro-inflammatory proteins linked to MS.
Additionally, a 2019 study observed that EVOO may slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s
disease. Extra virgin olive oil provides strong anti-inflammatory
effects that clearly benefits our brain. Further research note that enjoying a Mediterranean
diet rich in olive oil can: - Decrease depression
- Enhance memory - And improve mental health.
Whether you want to enjoy it as a sauce for your salad…
Or as cooking oil for your meat and other warm dishes…
Olive oil stays stable and healthy at any temperature…
Making it one of the best oil for your brain and overall health.
So go ahead and add it generously to your diet.
And there you have it… The top 5 worst and best oils for brain health.
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