rapeseed oil
Also listed as: Huile de navette, Rapsöl, Aceite de nabina, Óleo de colza, Raapolie
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.
- MicroplasticsNot flagged
- SugarsNot flagged
- Seed Oilshigh
- Heart / Cardiovascular
- Liver
- FDALow-erucic acid rapeseed oil is GRAS; high-erucic is prohibited
- EFSAApproved food oil (erucic acid levels regulated under 2%)
PubMed References
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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