What Makes the Ultimate Oil?
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The 7 Criteria Every Healthy Oil Must Meet (And Why Only One Passes the Test).
Oils are a daily staple in nearly every kitchen, but choosing the right one isn’t just about taste: it’s about health. A truly functional oil should support your brain, heart, immune system, and inflammation response without compromising on flavour or convenience.
So what if we could design the ultimate oil from scratch? What ingredients and qualities would it need to have?
In this article, we outline the seven criteria a health-optimised oil should meet, evaluate 10 popular oils (including plant- and animal-based options), and show you exactly why InflammaFree stands in a league of its own.
The 7 Criteria for the Ultimate Oil
- High in Polyphenols: Natural antioxidants found especially in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Polyphenols protect the body—and sensitive omega-3 fats—from oxidative stress.
- Provides DHA (Not Just ALA): Most omega-3 plant oils contain ALA, which the body struggles to convert into DHA—the form your brain, heart, and eyes actually use. Direct DHA (ideally from algae) is essential.
- Balanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio: Too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 causes chronic inflammation. A ratio near 1:1 is ideal. Most oils fail this badly.
- Rich in Omega-9 (MUFA): Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat (MUFA) that supports heart health, reduces bad cholesterol, and improves insulin sensitivity.
- Low in Saturated Fat: While some saturated fat is acceptable, high levels—especially from refined animal fats—can contribute to metabolic risk when over-consumed.
- Tastes Good: No fishy aftertaste. No chemical smell. A good oil should taste smooth and enhance your food—or be pleasant straight from a spoon.
- Versatile and Easy to Use: Can it be drizzled, spooned, added to smoothies, or used post-cooking? Good oils fit into your life, not the other way around.
So How Do the Oils Compare?
We evaluated 10 common oils—including well-known plant oils, traditional animal fats, and fish oil—against the seven criteria above.
Here’s how they stack up:
Oil Health Criteria Comparison
| Oil | High Polyphenols | Contains DHA (Not Just ALA) | Balanced Omega‑6 vs Omega‑3 | Rich in MUFA (Omega‑9) | Low Saturated Fat | Pleasant Taste | Easy to Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | No | No | Moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flaxseed Oil | No | No | Moderate | Moderate | Yes | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Fish Oil | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sunflower Oil | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coconut Oil | No | No | No | No | No | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Lard | No | No | No | Moderate | Moderate | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Ghee | No | No | No | Moderate | No | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| Tallow | No | No | No | Moderate | No | Somewhat | Somewhat |
| InflammaFree (EVOO + DHA Algae Oil) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
A Smart Investment in Your Health
InflammaFree isn’t just the most complete oil: it’s also the most cost-effective.
Think about it. Most people buy two products to get the benefits that InflammaFree delivers in one:
- A high-quality extra virgin olive oil for polyphenols and MUFAs
- A premium omega-3 supplement (usually fish oil) for DHA
With InflammaFree, you get both:
- One product
- One daily serving
- 100% of your recommended DHA
- Delicious, antioxidant-rich oil you can actually use with food
That’s not just better for your body: it’s better for your wallet too.
Each 500ml bottle of InflammaFree provides 33 tablespoon servings—more than a month’s supply. That works out to less than £1 per day for a full dose of DHA and high-polyphenol olive oil in one.
Why We Created InflammaFree
At InflammaFree, we wanted an oil that could replace both fish oil supplements and ordinary olive oil—while delivering real anti-inflammatory benefits with every tablespoon. That’s exactly what we made.
Whether you're focused on brain function, joint health, or reducing inflammation, InflammaFree is the oil that truly does it all.
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