New Development in R & D on Mustard Oil – Health Aspects

August 10, 2004 -- Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium (MRPC) had organized a seminar "New Developments in R & D on Mustard Oil – Health Aspects" on July 21, 2004 at India International Centre, New Delhi. In the Seminar, Prof.S.C.Manchanda, Former Head, Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, informed that India is witnessing an upward trend towards chronic diseases including atherosclerosis, coronary heart diseases, stroke, diabetes mellitus and cancer. High fat intake and type of fat consumed have been identified as the major risk factor of these diseases. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (especially n-3 type) lower cholesterol and are heart healthy. An oil with low saturated fats, high monounsaturated fats and n-3 polyunsaturated fats like mustard oil is considered good for the heart.

Prof.Rakesh Tandon, Former Head, Department of Gastroenterology, AIIMS said that Mustard oil is an ideal oil as apart from low SFA, high MUFA and balanced ideal ratio of n-3 and n-6 PUFA ratio, has anti-oxidants, alpha-tocopherol, carotenoids, which has anti-ageing properties, remedy for stomach and skin diseases. Mustard oil has "Allyl-Isothiocyanate", which has anti-cancerous properties. Use of mustard oil not only reduces heart disease and cancer like fatal diseases and stomach ailments, it also imparts soft and pliable texture to skin.

Mrs.Saroj Bala, Former Head, Department of Dietetics, AIIMS said that Mustard oil is our ancient indigenous oil. It is also very good for health. But in cities, it was noticed that people have been switching over to other edible refined oils, since a decade or more. The result is before us that number of patients suffering from heart disease, have been increasing day by day. Therefore, it is advisable that we should start using mustard oil as a cooking medium.

Mr.Vivek Puri, M.D. Puri Oil Mills Ltd., the manufacturer of the popular ‘P' mark mustard oil, one of the leading Brands in the mustard oil category in India. Mr.Puri has done pioneering work in the value addition of mustard oil. Through systematic promotional campaign highlighting the significance of the healthy aspect of this oil he has successfully lifted the image of the product from being a mid level consumer product to a high end, up market consumer product. He has also funded and supported many research projects after carefully analyzing and realizing the worth of thorough and cutting edge research in this field.
                               








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