Question 1

i cook with sunflower oil. is it good for health. ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sunflower oil is comprised mostly of poly and monounsaturated fatty acids.  These are the healthy fats.  Bad fats are saturated fat and trans fat.

I'd also advise not to cook everything in oil :).

Question 2

what are safflower and sunflower oil benefits?

Accepted Answer

Many benefits: safflower oil appears to increase insulin sensitivity,  decrease  HbA1C,  decrease C-reactive protein, lower fasting blood sugar and increase"good’ cholesterol.  It should, if taken be balanced with additional consumption of omega 3 fatty acids Sunflower oil is also rich in omega 6 fatty acids and has similar effects to safflower oil.  The normal diet is usually very rich in omega 6 fatty acids so supplementation is unnecessary.  Better to take omega 3 fatty acids as they balance the omega 6: seafood, flaxseeds, walnuts and canola oil.

Question 3

which is healthier: grapeseed oil or sunflower oil?

Accepted Answer

Grapeseed sunflower: Depends on what health issues you are trying to treat. Lets chant and we can figure out what is best for you.

Question 4

which has less cholesterol, mustardoil or sunflower oil?

Accepted Answer

It's a toss-up: Mustard oil has no cholesterol but is 100% fat, 14% of which is saturated fat, 59% monounsaturated. Sunflower oil also has no cholesterol and is 100% fat but 11% is saturated, 57% monounsat. Both have the same number of calories (120 per 15 gram serving).  Monounsat fats are good when substituted for the small amt of  fat included in a healthy diet.

Question 5

my 2 year old drank sunflower oil. should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay:  This is essentially a concentrated form of fat in the form of an oil. Unless he is allergic to the plant it is likely okay. I would contact the poison control number at 1-800-222-1222 for further information.

Question 6

are food products in sunflower oil bad for you because of the high ratio of omega 6s to omega 3s?

Accepted Answer

Omega-3s vs omega-6s: Some believe our modern diet that is heavy in omega-6s may be responsible for a variety of ills ranging from coronary artery ds to auto-immune dss, obesity, etc. Thus the trend to emphasis omega-3s, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-6s are involved in inflammation, blood clotting, & cell proliferation; so they are needed. But we need to reduce the current 10 to 1 ratio to 2 to1—>.

Question 7

is it true that sunflower seeds or the sunflower oil can cure hiv?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: While I have no hard data from which this can be unquestionably answered, it is highly unlikely that sunflower seeds would CURE HIV. If this were the case we would have a worldwide cure for HIV. I wouldn't put all my seeds (eggs) in that particular basket. Herbs and other types of vegetation have been around for longer than humans, and many have helpful medicinal qualities, this is very unlikely

Question 8

sunflower allergy --problem with oil?

Accepted Answer

No problem w/ oil: If you are allergic to sunflower seed, you may still eat or cook with the highly purified oil.  The allergy is to the proteins in the sunflower seed.  Highly purified sunflower oil should not contain any significant protein.  However, in very highly sensitive patients with a history of a severe reaction, it may be best to avoid the sunflower oil as well.

Question 9

does sunflower seed oil interact with propecia 1mg? thanks

Accepted Answer

Propecia: Your pharmacist can be very helpful in this kind of question as he/she has access to thorough information about medications. I don't believe there is any interaction between sunflower seed oil and propecia.

Question 10

what is "high oleic" sunflower oil, and is it healthier than normal sunflower oil? what about compared to olive oil?

Accepted Answer

More oleic,maybe,not: High oleic sunflower oil has at least 80% monounsaturated oleic acid ; is likely healthier than regular sunflower oil which has more unstable polyunsaturated fats, but still is not a healthy oil and not as healthy as olive oil. See http://bit.Ly/18mu5yg and http://authoritynutrition.Com/healthy-cooking-oils/ and http://tqidiet.Wordpress.Com/2013/05/28/speaking-out-against-high-oleic-oils/.

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