Peanut Oil
Oils
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Definition
A vegetable oil derived from peanuts that is commonly used to fry or bake foods.
AKAs
Groundnut Oil,Arachis Oil
Health Impact
Peanut oil is associated with some health benefits since it's high in oleic acid and vitamin E. However, it is high in the pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids, which when over-consumed can lead to an imbalance of omega-3 to omega-6, leading to inflammation. It's important to be aware of total omega-6 consumption, especially since these are found in other vegetable oils which are very common in processed foods today.
Sources
Health Benefits of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Seeds and Peanut Oil Consumption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780123756886101033Is peanut oil healthy? What is there to know about peanut oil?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/peanut-oil#risksCooking Oil Consumption Is Positively Associated with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in a Chinese Nationwide Cohort Study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7330485/