what is palm oil used for
Palm oil is obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil is used for preventing vitamin A deficiency, cancer, brain disease, aging; and treating malaria, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cyanide poisoning.Palm oil is used for weight loss and increasing the bodyâs metabolism. As food, palm oil is used for frying. For preventing vitamin A deficiency: about 3 tablespoons (9 grams) per day of palm oil for adults and children over age 5. 2  About 4 tablespoons (12 grams) per day for pregnant women. 3  For children less than 5 years old, 2 tablespoons (6 grams) per day.