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Argan lowers LDL and confers anti-oxidant properties
Our findings suggest for the first time that regular consumption of virgin argan oil induces a lowering of LDL cholesterol and has antioxidant properties. This oil offers an additional natural food to reducing cardiovascular risk.

The Argan Tree (Argania sideroxylon, Sapotaceae),
A Desert Source of Edible Oil
Despite widespread Interest in edible oils and crops for and lands, the useful argan tree, Argama stderoxylon Roem. & Schult (syn. A spmosa (L.) Mmre), has remained fairly obscure beyond its native range. It is the only species in its genus, a member of the sapodilla family (Sapotaceae), which embraces a number of trees well known for their economic value.

Effects of argan oil on HDL & LDL
These results suggest that Virgin argan oil provides a source of dietary phenolic antioxidants, which prevent cardiovascular diseases by inhibiting LDL-oxidation and enhancing reverse cholesterol transport. These properties increase the anti-atherogenic potential of HDL.

Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic antioxidants in three types of argan oil along with a basic comparison with extra virgin olive and sunflower oil.

Argan (Argania spinosa) oil lowers blood pressure
Results after incubation with the antioxidants superoxide dismutase and catalase suggested that a decreased oxidative stress might contribute to explain the beneficial effects of argan-oil treatment.

Comparative study with argan and olive oils
Our findings confirm the beneficial effect of Extra Virgin Olive oil on plasma antioxidant status and show for the first time the same effect for Virgin Argan Oil  supplementation in man. Thus, Virgin Argan Oil offers an additional natural food supplement to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Secondary metabolites of argan oil may have disease prevention properties
Recent studies suggest that dietary argan oil, an endemic seed oil from argan fruits, may have a relevant role in disease prevention, and its consumption could protect against atherosclerosis and cancer.