There is some evidence to suggest that consuming palm oil may have an effect on malaria infection, but more research is needed to fully understand this relationship. supplementing with palm oil for four weeks improved red blood cell function and reduced markers of inflammation in children with malaria. It was suggested that these effects may be due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of palm oil.
However, other studies found no significant difference in malaria incidence between children who received a supplement containing palm oil and those who did not.
Overall, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions about the effect of palm oil on malaria infection based on the current research. More studies are needed to fully explore this relationship and to determine whether palm oil supplementation could be a useful tool in preventing or treating malaria.