Northwest Iowa (Radio Iowa) — A new report from the US Food and Drug Administration links consumption of soybean oil to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
Iowa Soybean Association president Rolland Schnell says it’s great news for the state’s soybean growers — and for consumers.
Schnell says the cooking oil market is important for soybean farmers and the new report will enable manufacturers of soybean oil to tell consumers about the heart-healthy benefits.
Schnell says sometimes soybean oil gets a negative rap, but this move by the FDA may change that.
The FDA report recognizes the ability of soybean oil to provide a superior omega-three fatty acid profile while also lowering “bad cholesterol” levels.
