Can You Take Glycerol with Palm Oil?

Research shows that glycerol and palm oil can be taken together without significant interactions. One study found that glycerol can inhibit the transesterification of palm oil, but this is not a biological interaction and does not affect human health. Another study found that adding palm oil to a protein-based film with glycerol had minor effects on its properties. Glycerol can inhibit the transesterification of palm oil, a chemical reaction that converts palm oil into biodiesel. This inhibition occurs because glycerol is a by-product of the transesterification reaction and can slow down the reaction rate. However, this mechanism does not apply to human biology and is not a concern for supplement users.