Butter vs. palm? tiny study tests Oils' impact on weight
NCT ID NCT04975763
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study looks at how eating foods made with soybean oil or palm oil every day for four weeks changes blood fatty acids and body weight in overweight adults. Sixteen participants will try both oils in a crossover design. The goal is to see if people can stick with the diet and whether the oils have different effects on blood fats and weight.
What this could mean
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Active substance
soybean oil and palm oil
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand how different dietary oils affect body weight and blood fat levels, potentially guiding future nutrition advice.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It is designed to gather preliminary data, not to prove any health benefit.
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The Ohio State University Human Nutrition Laboratory
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States