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Safflower Oil

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.

Quick Answer

What it is

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.

Key findings

  • Grade D: Blood glucose (Type 2 Diabetes)
  • Grade D: Body Fat (Type 2 Diabetes)
  • Grade N/A: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Type 2 Diabetes)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Safflower Oil

Quick Facts: Safflower Oil

  • Best Evidence:Grade D
  • Conditions Studied:5
  • Research Outcomes:33
  • Key Effect:Type 2 Diabetes
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C0
D6
5 conditions · 33 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study
none
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study
none
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
1 study
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Muscle Mass
1 study
↑Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study
none
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
1 study
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study
none
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Glycemic Control
1 study
↑Improves
?
HbA1c
1 study
↓Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
↑Improves
?
Insulin
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
↓Improves
?
Triglycerides
1 study
↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study
none
?
Muscle Mass
1 study
↑Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study
none
?
Muscle Mass
1 study
↑Improves
?
Weight
1 study
↓Improves

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