Corn oil is a very effective ingredient in lowering blood cholesterol levels in humans. Corn oil producers in India produce oils that are high in polyunsaturated fats rather than saturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats lower blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fats either lower or raise blood cholesterol levels. Embedded fats are about twice as destructive in raising cholesterol compared to polyunsaturated fats, which lower cholesterol. Corn oil contains approximately 60 percent polyunsaturated fat, 25-30 percent monounsaturated fat, and 10-15 percent saturated fat. The Food and Drug Administration recognizes that the unsaturated fatty acids in corn oil reduce the risk of heart disease. FDA Letter to ACH Food Companies, Inc. Regarding Qualified Health Claims. Reducing Blood Cholesterol Research has shown that phytosterols play an important role in reducing blood cholesterol by inhibiting its absorption from the intestines. According to the U.S. Agriculture Department, there are 968...