Cold Pressed Safflower Oil is extracted from seeds of the Safflower plant, also known as Carthamus Tinctorius. It has properties very similar to the Sunflower and typically blooms in summers. Safflower Oil has high Nutritive value and is known to be a Heart -friendly oil. Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated are the types of Safflower oil available in the market. The monounsaturated version though not healthier than the Polyunsaturated one, is more shelf – stable. Safflower Oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, especially omega – 6 fatty acids that help in lowering cholesterol levels in the body. Safflower Oil also contains Linoleic acid that reduces Low- Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. LDL is the primary maker for heart diseases. Regular consumption of Safflower Oil will help to prevent diabetes. Safflower oil is well known for reducing inflammation and preventing thickening of blood vessels there by preventing Atheroselerosis. Also, the linoleic acid in Safflower Oil prevents hardening of the arteries.
ColdPressed Safflower Oil
