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rapeseed oil

Also listed as: Huile de navette, Rapsöl, Aceite de nabina, Óleo de colza, Raapolie

Mild

A refined vegetable oil. While modern low-erucic varieties (canola) are safe, excessive consumption of high-erucic acid varieties has been linked to myocardial lipidosis in animal models.

Recommended safe frequency
dailyLimit daily intake due to refined seed oil content and potential inflammatory profiles.
weeklySafe for occasional cooking use.
monthlySafe.
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed Oilshigh
Body systems impacted
  • Heart / Cardiovascular
  • Liver
Regulatory status
  • FDALow-erucic acid rapeseed oil is GRAS; high-erucic is prohibited
  • EFSAApproved food oil (erucic acid levels regulated under 2%)

PubMed References

Primary Research

Cardiopathogenicity of rapeseed oils and oil blends differing in erucic, linoleic, and linolenic acid content(1976)

PubMed (PMID 948250)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is rapeseed oil bad for you?

A refined vegetable oil. While modern low-erucic varieties (canola) are safe, excessive consumption of high-erucic acid varieties has been linked to myocardial lipidosis in animal models.

What does rapeseed oil do to your body?

rapeseed oil primarily affects: Heart / Cardiovascular, Liver.

How often is it safe to consume rapeseed oil?

Daily: Limit daily intake due to refined seed oil content and potential inflammatory profiles.. Weekly: Safe for occasional cooking use.. Monthly: Safe..

What products contain rapeseed oil?

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