As demand for palm oil has increased, so has scientific interest—particularly in palm’s tocotrienols, with potential benefits ...

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Across southeastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is native to West Africa and treasured by local communities. “In the rural ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm ...

Palm oil is in bread, instant noodles, Girl Scout cookies, lipstick, Nutella and ice cream, to name a few. People around the world use it to cook daily. But to make all of that oil, ...

With global demand for palm oil rising, ... Tree islands restore nature in oil palm plantations. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 11 ...