May Boost Heart Health

Oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated lipid, is abundant in argan oil. Olive oil and avocado are two other foods that contain oleic acid, which is known to have heart-healthy properties. One small human investigation found that the ability of argan oil to lower the risk of heart disease by altering antioxidant levels in the blood was equivalent to that of olive oil.

A larger intake of argan oil was linked to lower levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and higher blood levels of antioxidants in another small human investigation. In a research on the risk of heart disease in 40 healthy individuals, those who took 15 grams of argan oil daily for 30 days had reductions in "bad" LDL and triglyceride levels of 16% and 20%, respectively. Although these findings are encouraging, more extensive research is required to fully comprehend how argan oil may help human heart health.