J Nutr July 2015 PMID 25995283

Palm Oil Consumption Increases LDL Cholesterol Compared with Vegetable Oils Low in Saturated Fat in a Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials.

Ye Sun, Nithya Neelakantan, Yi Wu, Rashmi Lote-Oke, An Pan, Rob M van Dam

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The overall discussions demonstrate a clear consensus supporting the research findings, with users mentioning that palm oil can raise LDL cholesterol and advocating for alternative oils. The tone varies from cautious concern to scientific validation, highlighting the article's potential influence on health-conscious dietary decisions.

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Most responses support the findings that palm oil increases LDL cholesterol, with some referencing the scientific evidence and meta-analyses.

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Discussions show high interest, as many users are concerned about their health and dietary choices related to palm oil.

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Palm oil, which contains high saturated fat, increases LDL cholesterol compared to vegetable oils low in saturated fat, especially in randomized clinical trials.
Palm oil also slightly raises HDL cholesterol compared to both vegetable oils low in saturated fat and trans fat-containing oils.
The findings suggest that replacing palm oil with other vegetable oils low in saturated and trans fats could be beneficial for heart health.]

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tengrimiz3

@tengrimiz3 · X

@mia_00_00 @bayrakmedya Palm yağı sanıldığından daha zararlı. https://t.co/nPuRYonrA1

Nov 17, 2025 · 5 likes · 14,067 followers View post →

tengrimiz3

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İnanmıyorsanız buyrun klinik araştırmaları inceleyin. https://t.co/9RM06IXzcV

Nov 17, 2025 · 5 likes · 14,067 followers View post →

Maria Ronacher

@megabulldog2 · X

@RossWollen @_HannahRitchie Probably because it increases LDL cholesterol https://t.co/Focza6F0aA

Dec 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 262 followers View post →

Neeraj Vedwan

@nvedwan · X

@Devinder_Sharma Here's a meta-analysis in the Journal of Nutrition: https://t.co/JAk2wzM95f

Aug 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 432 followers View post →

segmentum

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@CynicalPublius Some seed oils can have a negative effect on cholesterol. I was having mysteriously elevated LDL cholesterol levels despite dieting, and I finally isolated the problem to palm oil, a saturated fat source for one of the protein bars I was consuming. https://t.co/1x64Y7QVeF

Dec 17, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,238 followers View post →

LadyFluffyOrca #FBPE#Boycottpalmoil

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@BrutoMeyer @griffin_ghia @KangarooCaught @palmoiltruther @kirthurgan @orangutans @julie_dutto @ExposeLies2 @CraigJones17 @PalmOilDetect @Augenzeuge2 @XR_BSE @orangulandtrust @NordbergValerie @BarbaraNavarro @Rainfor60967488 @griffjane @DrBirute @awkward_1110 @yoshikochan @actkindnotcruel @AlexCurran95 @SteadyStateEcon @martinrev21 @RSPOtweets @EIA_News @PalmChoice @GreenpeaceUK @WWF @itbofficial @sawitindonesia @OrangutansSOS @bornean_OU @orangutanOC @OURF @FoEint @VanillaismD @ihblythe @contentcatnip @CreativeAthena But do the antioxidants outweigh the risk of 50% saturated fat? It was found to raise both LDL&HDL levels https://t.co/hCEX4KjVRe and of course there’s the research showing a link with metastasis and kidney cancer. I don’t think I’ve heard of similar problems with other veg oils.

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tengrimiz3

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İnanmıyorsanız buyrun klinik araştırmaları inceleyin. https://t.co/9RM06IXzcV

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tengrimiz3

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@mia_00_00 @bayrakmedya Palm yağı sanıldığından daha zararlı. https://t.co/nPuRYonrA1

Nov 17, 2025 · 5 likes · 14,067 followers View post →

tengrimiz3

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@mrtdwlpr @bayrakmedya Al oku canım. https://t.co/nPuRYonrA1

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@AndyScott2212 We gotta go with the science tho https://t.co/TtIJPTLqFe

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Dec 17, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,238 followers View post →

segmentum

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@michaelcurzi Avoid foods that contain palm oil, as it can raise LDL cholesterol (the bad one). Substitute with foods that use other vegetable oils where available. https://t.co/1x64Y7Qnp7

May 1, 2024 · 1 like · 2,238 followers View post →

AHMED ALZAMER

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@AlashourFaiz @DietArab Palm Oil Consumption Increases LDL Cholesterol Compared with Vegetable Oils Low in Saturated Fat in a Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials https://t.co/uFpYvipWij

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Simon Hill MSc, BSc

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@engwaiong https://t.co/oaF971xbz6.

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Maria Ronacher

@megabulldog2 · X

@RossWollen @_HannahRitchie Probably because it increases LDL cholesterol https://t.co/Focza6F0aA

Dec 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 262 followers View post →

Julie Dutto

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RT @weaniejeanie53: @BrutoMeyer @griffin_ghia @KangarooCaught @palmoiltruther @kirthurgan @orangutans @julie_dutto @ExposeLies2 @CraigJones…

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LadyFluffyOrca #FBPE#Boycottpalmoil

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RT @voucherpro: Palm Oil Consumption Increases LDL Cholesterol Compared with Vegetable Oils Low in Saturated Fat in a Meta-Analysis of Clin…

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Palm Oil Consumption Increases LDL Cholesterol Compared with Vegetable Oils Low in Saturated Fat in a Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials #Nutrition via https://t.co/w007YhA98W https://t.co/UoQfppa0dB

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Velasara Iqbal Singh

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RT @nvedwan: @Devinder_Sharma Here's a meta-analysis in the Journal of Nutrition: https://t.co/JAk2wzM95f

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 299 followers View post →

Dr Randhawa

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RT @nvedwan: @Devinder_Sharma Here's a meta-analysis in the Journal of Nutrition: https://t.co/JAk2wzM95f

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,061 followers View post →

Neeraj Vedwan

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@Devinder_Sharma Here's a meta-analysis in the Journal of Nutrition: https://t.co/JAk2wzM95f

Aug 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 432 followers View post →

Hugo

@cyberhugo · X

@ScepticalDoctor @TheBlueCarrot1 This is in PubMed (not good): https://t.co/QKeSq1zVOU.

Aug 18, 2020 · 19 followers View post →