Safflower Oil

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    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Safflower Oil is a cooking oil that is found in two main forms; high (up to 75%) linoleic (omega-6 fatty acid) and high (up to 75%) oleic, the main fatty acid in Olive Oil, with about 7% saturated fat content.

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    Safflower Oil is most often used for Cardiovascular Health. The Examine Database covers Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and 3 other conditions and goals.

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    What are other names for Safflower Oil

    Note that Safflower Oil is also known as:
    • Carthamus tinctorius
    Safflower Oil should not be confused with:
    • Sunflower

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    1. Muscle Mass - Leigh E Norris, Angela L Collene, Michelle L Asp, Jason C Hsu, Li-Fen Liu, Julia R Richardson, Dongmei Li, Doris Bell, Kwame Osei, Rebecca D Jackson, Martha A BeluryComparison of dietary conjugated linoleic acid with safflower oil on body composition in obese postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitusAm J Clin Nutr.(2009 Sep)
    2. Triglycerides - Michelle L Asp, Angela L Collene, Leigh E Norris, Rachel M Cole, Michael B Stout, Szu-Yu Tang, Jason C Hsu, Martha A BeluryTime-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, crossover studyClin Nutr.(2011 Aug)