Safflower Oil
•Last Updated: September 28 2022
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. It is a source of Conjugated Linoleic Acid.
Safflower Oil is most often used for
Last Updated: September 28 2022
Note that Safflower Oil is also known as:
- Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower Oil should not be confused with:
- Sunflower
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1.^Zhang HL, Nagatsu A, Watanabe T, Sakakibara J, Okuyama HAntioxidative compounds isolated from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil cakeChem Pharm Bull (Tokyo).(1997 Dec)
2.^Nutrient data for 04511, Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce).()
4.^Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MATime-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)
5.^Norris LE, Collene AL, Asp ML, Hsu JC, Liu LF, Richardson JR, Li D, Bell D, Osei K, Jackson RD, Belury MAComparison 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)
6.^Nicholls SJ, Lundman P, Harmer JA, Cutri B, Griffiths KA, Rye KA, Barter PJ, Celermajer DSConsumption of saturated fat impairs the anti-inflammatory properties of high-density lipoproteins and endothelial functionJ Am Coll Cardiol.(2006 Aug 15)
7.^Masterjohn CThe anti-inflammatory properties of safflower oil and coconut oil may be mediated by their respective concentrations of vitamin EJ Am Coll Cardiol.(2007 May 1)
8.^Pfeuffer M, Fielitz K, Laue C, Winkler P, Rubin D, Helwig U, Giller K, Kammann J, Schwedhelm E, Böger RH, Bub A, Bell D, Schrezenmeir JCLA does not impair endothelial function and decreases body weight as compared with safflower oil in overweight and obese male subjectsJ Am Coll Nutr.(2011 Feb)
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