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Safflower Oil

Safflower oil is pressed from the seeds of the safflower plant, Carthamus tinctorius, and consists mainly of unsaturated fatty acids.

Also listed as Carthamus Tinctorius, Safflower Oil Complex, Safflower Oil Extract, Non-GMO Safflower Oil

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularSmallBNo linked study
InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study
Skin HydrationHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study
Weight lossWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Essential Health20.6%
Weight Management18.2%
Fitness15.1%
Cardiovascular11.5%
Energy10.6%
Immune Support5.4%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Safflower Oil nutrient profile