Argan oil: Which benefits on cardiovascular diseases?

The argan oil, extracted from argan-tree fruits, has been known for its various pharmacological properties and used as a natural remedy since several centuries. In this review, we present a summary of the results obtained from a survey of the literature on argan oil. Various studies conducted in vit...

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Published in:Pharmacological research 2006-07, Vol.54 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Cherki, Mounia, Berrougui, Hicham, Drissi, Anas, Adlouni, Ahmed, Khalil, Abdelouahed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antihypertensive Agents - pharmacology
Antioxidants - analysis
Antioxidants - pharmacology
Argan oil
Blood pressure
Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated - analysis
Fruit - chemistry
Humans
Hypolipidemic Agents - pharmacology
Lipids
Oxidation
Plant Oils - pharmacology
Sapotaceae - chemistry
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Summary:The argan oil, extracted from argan-tree fruits, has been known for its various pharmacological properties and used as a natural remedy since several centuries. In this review, we present a summary of the results obtained from a survey of the literature on argan oil. Various studies conducted in vitro or on human and animal models suggest that argan oil could play a beneficial role in cardiovascular diseases prevention and its consumption could protect against atherosclerosis and cancer via a variety of biological mechanisms. Argan oil reduces cardiovascular risk and may be used as anti-atherogenic oil.
ISSN:1043-6618
1096-1186
DOI:10.1016/j.phrs.2006.02.004