Question 1

where can i find organic safflower oil?

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Question 2

what are some of the benefits of using safflower oil?

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Omega-6: Safflower  oil is a healthy option because it contains omega-6 fatty acids. It is high in unsaturated fat & low in saturated fat.

Question 3

which oil is better for health, safflower or soybean?

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Safflower: If you are looking for unsaturated fats then safflower is best.  Compare yourself:
http://lowfatcooking.About.Com/od/faqs/f/satfatsoils.Htm.

Question 4

what are safflower and sunflower oil benefits?

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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 5

is safflower oil burned when used for cooking toxic?

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Maybe: If an oil is burned with cooking it often has a lot of byproducts and contaminants from combustion that would not make it very tasty to eat anyway. It may not be toxic but i would not recommend that you use it anyway.

Question 6

can safflower oil aid in dieting?

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NO,all fats high cal: Safflower oil is better than solid fats, but it is still a fat. Fats are very calorie dense, packing 9 calories per gram, versus carbs and proteins which provide 4-5 cal per gram. There are only 3 ways to lose weight: eat less, burn more calories or do both. It's math. Energy math. Recent research shows if you follow any eating plan where you burn more than you eat, you will lose. Just do it.

Question 7

can safflower oil with weight loss?

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Has not been shown: There is no proof that this oild help with wt loss. With regular, medium-high intensity 5-6x/wk workout and a healthy/balanced diet along with setting a realistic, steady wt loss 3-4lbs/month, you can accomplish this. Don't do crash diet because u will likely regain it and some more later. Drink plenty of fluid, especially water, minimize junk foods/sweet drinks and you will succeed. Good luck.

Question 8

does safflower oil supplements trim your waist line?

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No: Our body makes hormones based on consumption of fatty acids. Safflower oil contains lots of polyunsaturated omega 6 fatty acids, which tend to increase inflammation, blood clotting, and cell proliferation, while those from omega 3 fatty acids decrease those effects. Sources of omega 6 are numerous in modern diets as in polyunsaturated vegetable oils as in safflower oil.

Question 9

can adding olive oil or safflower oil to your diet lower your cholesterol level?

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Absolutely: The substitution of unsaturated fats and oils in dietary management will  contribute to better cholesterol profiles.

Question 10

just started taking musclepharm cla which is a blend of cla, avocado oil & extra virgin olive oil via safflower. is this safe with zoloft (sertraline) / klonopin ?

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Interactions: Olive oil is a quercetin containing compound which is generally considered safe. However, it can inhibit certain liver enzymes that are used to break down different medications like zoloft (sertraline) and klonopin. It is my opinion, that the likelihood of interaction is low, but if anything it could increase the levels of both and you may require less medication.

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