Rapeseed oil contains plenty of healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for the body. In addition, rapeseed oil is a good source of vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant in the body.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- The omega-3 fatty acids in rapeseed oil are important for heart and brain health. They help reduce inflammation in the body and may promote circulation. Omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, support skin health and hormone function, among other things.
Vitamin E
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting cells from oxidative stress. Rapeseed oil contains natural vitamin E, which can help neutralize free radicals and prevent cell damage.
Canola oil for cholesterol
- Canola oil may help lower bad LDL cholesterol in the body. Its unsaturated fatty acids can promote an increase in good HDL cholesterol, which supports heart health. Regular use of canola oil as part of a healthy diet can therefore be beneficial in maintaining cholesterol balance.
Cholesterol management:
More vegetable oils:
- More unsaturated fat
Rapeseed oil - Cold-pressed olive oil
Unsaturated fatty acids: Lowering LDL cholesterol, increasing HDL cholesterol
Comparison: Canola Oil vs. Olive Oil
- Canola oil contains more omega-3 fatty acids than olive oil.
- Olive oil, on the other hand, contains more unsaturated fatty acids, which are known for their health benefits.
Both oils are good options in a healthy diet.
When cooking, you can vary the use of oils to obtain different nutrients. Overall, a tablespoon of canola oil a day can be part of a healthy diet that supports heart health and overall well-being.
Atherosclerosis = (arterial) fatty hardening disease, arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerosis | a disease in which fatty deposits accumulate in the inner layer of large and medium-sized arteries, which later form connective tissue and which may calcify, resulting in narrowing of the arteries and hardening of their walls
Cholesterol = e.g. the most common sterol in the human body found in cell membranes, which is e.g. the starting material for the synthesis of bile acids and steroid hormones, which travels in the blood attached to lipoproteins and which is deposited on the walls of blood vessels in atherosclerosis
HDL cholesterol = "good cholesterol"; cholesterol that is part of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) (in blood plasma, serum), a high concentration of which protects against coronary artery disease and generally against atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis)
LDL cholesterol = "bad cholesterol"; Cholesterol, a component of LDL, whose high concentration in blood serum/plasma is one of the three most important risk factors for coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis in general
Sterol = sterols found in plants, closely resembling cholesterol in molecular structure, which are not absorbed from the human intestine and which also prevent cholesterol from being absorbed
Rapeseed oil 100 g:
Nutrient Target
Energy kcal 884.0 kcal 44 %
Energy kJ 3,700.0 kJ
Fat 100.0 g 141 %
Saturated 5.7 g 26 %
Monounsaturated 58.4 g 175 %
Polyunsaturated 33.0 g 198 %
Vitamin E 18.9 mg 236 %
