Canola oil improves liver and lipid markers in NAFLD

nutrition · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026

Small meta-analysis of 3 RCTs (230 NAFLD patients): 20–50 g/day canola oil for 2–6 months lowered ALT, AST, and triglycerides vs. olive oil, safflower/soybean oil, or ghee.

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Small meta-analysis of 3 RCTs (230 NAFLD patients): 20–50 g/day canola oil for 2–6 months lowered ALT, AST, and triglycerides vs. olive oil, safflower/soybean oil, or ghee.

  • canola oil
  • NAFLD
  • unsaturated fat
  • triglycerides
  • ALT
  • AST