Cottonseed oil: a new Heart-Healthy cooking oil?
NCT ID NCT05686954
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding small amounts of cottonseed oil to the diet can improve cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors. 95 adults at increased risk for heart disease drank shakes and ate snacks with different amounts of cottonseed oil for 28 days. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health markers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cottonseed oil
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding small amounts of cottonseed oil to the diet helps improve cholesterol and other markers of heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 95 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits seen in earlier high-dose studies may not appear at lower doses.
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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia, 30602, United States