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.
In this meta-analysis of 3 prospective cohort studies, a higher butter intake was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. The reverse was true for a higher plant oil intake.
Safflower Oil is most often used for Cardiovascular Health. The Examine Database covers Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and 3 other conditions and goals.
