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Groundnuts are consumed to enjoy our free time and can be used as a regular snack while watching your favorite movies. Groundnuts are used regularly in our day-to-day life which is a legume plant. The scientific name of the groundnut is Arachis hypogaea which grows in temperate and tropical regions. In industries, groundnuts are used in the production of oil, beverages, flour, protein concentrates, and sweet candy. Around 35 centuries ago the cultivation of groundnut started in South and Central America. The demand for groundnut oil increased day by day and the cultivation also spread all over the globe. Along with the oil, groundnuts are a rich source of bioactive compounds, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Let us discuss the important health benefits of groundnut oil.1
Groundnut oil contains the following nutrients:2
Groundnut oil may have the following properties:
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From my experience, if you consume too many omega-6 fatty acids in your diet, they may be detrimental. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in peanut oil. Omega-6 fats have been linked in studies to a higher risk of heart disease. But using moderate amounts of peanut oil is often harmless.
Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)
Groundnut oil contains several nutrients that may have many benefits for the human body. Some of the potentials are as follows:
Twenty years of research indicated that people who frequently eat groundnuts may have a lower risk of heart-related conditions. A collective data of 10 years has shown that people who consume peanuts, four to five times a week have a 30-50% reduction in heart disorders. The studies also indicated that people consuming groundnut and its oil reduced low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol. Therefore, groundnut oil might benefit the heart. However, more studies are needed.3 If you have heart problems kindly, consult your doctor and do not self-medicate.
Groundnut and its oil contain several phytochemicals such as campesterol, β-sitosterol, sigmasterol, and resveratrol, which may have a protective role against colon, breast, and prostate cancer. A collective study of 10 years has shown that consumption of groundnut may lower the risk of colorectal cancer in women. It contains β-sitosterol which may fight against breast, prostate, and colon cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.3 Cancer is a serious condition, and it should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Groundnut oil contains vitamin E and B3 which may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The bioactive compound resveratrol in groundnut also fights against Alzheimer’s disease and nerve-related problems. However, more studies are required to claim these benefits of groundnut oil. If you have any brain-related problems kindly, consult the doctor and get proper medication.3
Groundnut may act against diabetes. An animal study showed that oleic acid present in groundnuts may enhance the production of insulin and reduce glucose levels. A collective study conducted by researchers of the Harvard School of Public Health consisting of 83,000 women, showed that women who consumed peanut butter or nuts had a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. However, more evidence is required to check if groundnut oil has beneficial effects on diabetes.3 Diabetes is a serious condition and must be properly diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Though there are studies that show the benefits of groundnut oil in various conditions, these are insufficient and there is a need for further studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of groundnut oil on human health.
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I suggest regulated consumption of groundnut oil as it is believed to strengthen the immune system. Vitamin E, an antioxidant that fights free radicals, is abundant in it.
Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS
You can use groundnut oil to prepare several food items such as sweets, bakery, food items including gravies, soup, chutney, snacks and pakoras. However, it is important that you seek advice from your doctor before consuming groundnut oil.
You must consult a qualified doctor before taking groundnut oil in large quantities or any herbal supplements. Do not discontinue or replace an ongoing treatment of modern medicine with an ayurvedic/herbal preparation without consulting a qualified doctor.
The side effects of groundnut oil include peanut allergy. Refined peanut oil after all the proteins are removed may not be allergic. However, if the oil contains peanut protein, there are chances of allergic reactions.3
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Allergy: People who are allergic to groundnut must avoid groundnut oil. You should ensure that the groundnut oil is refined or consult your doctor before consuming groundnut oil.3
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is insufficient information on groundnut oil usage during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, it would be best to take expert advice if you want to consume groundnut oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Groundnut oil might react with medicines and alter their activity. However, there is not much information on the interaction of groundnut oil with medicines. Therefore, more studies are needed to check if it affects any medication. If you are taking certain medications, please consult your doctor before consuming groundnut oil.
Groundnut oil may contain bioactive compounds that might fight against various conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart-related diseases, cancer, and hypercholesterol.1 However, more studies are required to claim all these benefits. Do not self-medicate. It is important that you consult a doctor.
It may be possible that you might be allergic to groundnut oil. Therefore, you must contact your doctor if you want to consume groundnut oil during pregnancy.
Studies have shown that consumption of groundnut oil might increase insulin production and fight against diabetes. However, more research is essential to check its effect on humans.3 Diabetes is a serious condition and must be properly diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Many studies have shown that groundnut oil may lower the LDL and total cholesterol which may prevent heart-related diseases. However, consult your doctor before consuming groundnut oil for heart benefits.3
Some people are allergic to groundnut oil, and there are chances that the person can also be allergic to its oil. Therefore, a person must seek expert advice before using groundnut oil.3
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