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Used in moderation, many oils can be beneficial to one's diet and lifestyle. This book presents accurate information on more than two dozen oils, examining the health claims associated with popular oils along with the clinical research findings.

Table of Contents

Preface
Almond Oil
Argan Oil
Avocado Oil
Borage Seed Oil
Canola Oil
Coconut Oil: Overview
Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Health
Cod Liver Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Fish Oil: Overview
Fish Oil and Aging-Related Issues
Fish Oil and Arthritis
Fish Oil and Bone Health
Fish Oil and Cancer
Fish Oil and Cardiovascular Health
Fish Oil and Children's Health
Fish Oil and Pregnancy
Fish Oil and Psychiatric Health
Flaxseed Oil: Overview
Flaxseed Oil and Cardiovascular Health
Jojoba Oil
Krill Oil
Olive Oil: Overview
Olive Oil and Bone Health
Olive Oil and Cancer
Olive Oil and Breast Cancer
Olive Oil and Colorectal Cancer
Olive Oil and Prostate Cancer
Olive Oil and Cardiovascular Health
Olive Oil and Diabetes
Olive Oil and Memory Function
Olive Oil and Skin
Olive Oil and Weight Management
Peanut Oil
Peppermint Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Red Palm Oil
Rice Bran Oil
Safflower Oil
Salmon Oil: Overview
Salmon Oil and Memory Function
Saw Palmetto Oil
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
Walnut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Glossary
Index
About the Authors

About the Author

Myrna Chandler Goldstein has been a freelance writer for 25 years.

Mark A. Goldstein, MD, is chief of adolescent and young adult medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Reviews

This well-researched book written by two health professionals is very helpful in positives and negatives of each of the oils included. . . . This is an excellent reference for both the lay person and the medical professional.
*ARBA*

Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers.
*Choice*