Side Effects of Mustard Oil: A large population living in many states of India uses mustard oil as cooking oil. Mustard oil is especially used for cooking in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal. According to health experts, cooking oil is directly related to our health, especially heart health.
The amount of good or bad cholesterol in the body increases due to the fat present in the oil. Mustard oil used as cooking oil in India is banned in the US, Canada and many European countries. These countries believe that the use of mustard oil as cooking oil is not good for heart health. Let's know what research around the world says about this…
Using mustard oil as cooking oil can have both advantages and disadvantages but it depends on the quantity. Cooking oil is directly related to cholesterol. Its accumulation in the blood vessels causes many heart-related problems.
Research shows that mustard oil is good in limited quantities, but consuming too much of it can increase cholesterol. According to the National Institute of Health (NCBI), mustard oil is not considered good for the heart at all. In fact, too much of it can make your heart sick.
What does the research say?
According to research, the monounsaturated fat present in mustard oil helps in controlling cholesterol levels. Therefore, a small amount of mustard oil is considered good for health. Along with this, mustard oil also contains eric acid. It is kept low in mustard oil prepared in India, but its consumption is not considered good in the countries of America, Canada and Europe.
According to research, erucic acid is harmful for heart health. That is why mustard oil has been banned in those countries. In India, mustard oil is considered good for heart health, but it is good for health only in limited quantities.