Should You Switch to Corn Oil to Lower Cholesterol?
A newly published study shows that corn oil reduces cholesterol much more effectively than extra virgin olive oil. But before you make a switch, there are some other factors to consider
“Recently I’ve been seeing ads on television saying that corn oil is better than olive oil for lowering cholesterol. I've always used olive oil and canola oil. Now, I’m thinking of changing from canola oil to corn oil. Should I make the switch?”
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I bet Cindy's not the only one who has been seeing these ads. Makers of corn oil are spending a lot of money right now to promote the results of a study showing that a diet rich in corn oil reduced cholesterol more than a diet rich in olive oil.
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