Safflower oil

One of the richest sources of rare unsaturated fatty acids, which in most foods are contained in very small quantities, is safflower oil. Chinese medicine has been using it for centuries, since often this drug can replace effective pharmaceutical preparations, but without the risk of side effects or complications.

Benefit and harm of safflower oil

Healing properties of the product are explained by its unique composition:

• palmitic, linoleic, oleic, arachidonic, stearic and myristic acid;
• Halkane glycosides;
• vitamins E and K;
• gamma-tocotrienol;
• squalane;
• compounds of serotonin.

Thanks to the contents of the listed substances, safflower oil produces such effects on the body:

• prevention of atherosclerosis ;
• purification of blood vessels;
• decrease in cholesterol concentration;
• improvement of lipid metabolism and metabolism;
• prevention of heart attack, ischemic disease;
• normalization of the process of hematopoiesis;
• restoration of central nervous system functions;
• elimination of free radicals and salts of heavy metals from the body;
• prevention of oncological diseases;
• normalization of brain function, prevention of stroke, ischemic attacks;
• improvement of the external condition of the skin, its rejuvenation;
• wound healing;
• acceleration of cell division and regeneration.

Despite these advantages, one should not forget about the dangerous properties of safflower oil. This product, provided that the recommended dosages are exceeded, has such side effects:

• headache and dizziness;
• diarrhea;
• nausea;
• deterioration of appetite.

Oil is contraindicated if its components are intolerant, since in this case its administration can lead to:

• shortness of breath;
• hyperthermia;
• thrombocytopenia;
• exacerbation of diabetes mellitus;
• development of cardiovascular diseases.

Safflower oil for weight loss

In addition to the above-mentioned beneficial effects of the product, it is shown with excess weight.

All that is required for weight loss, is a daily intake of safflower oil for food. The daily portion of the product is ideally slightly less than 2 teaspoons of product, which corresponds to 6.4 g of linoleic acid. This amount is only 9.8% of the daily intake of calories.

The reduction in body weight with the help of the additive in question will not be rapid, but this approach ensures correct weight loss with a change in the ratio of muscle and adipose tissue. Moreover, taking oil helps to maintain health, prevent many diseases and rejuvenate the skin.

Safflower oil in cosmetology

For external use, the described agent can be purchased in pure form or in the composition of professional creams, lotions, masks and emulsions. In the cosmetic industry, safflower oil is used for rejuvenating and restoring the tone and elasticity of the skin. It is the main component of funds for women over the age of 45, since the product can effectively reduce the severity of existing and prevent the laying of new wrinkles .

In addition, the safflower oil is very useful for hair, especially after chemical waves, constant exposure to hairdryers and ironing, daily piling. It is enough to apply the product in its pure form on the entire surface of the strands, massaging the tips, and rubbing into the scalp 1-3 times a week. After a month of such treatment, the hair will become noticeably thicker, will look healthy, shiny and strong, stop falling out.

Application of safflower oil in capsules

Nutritional supplement in the gelatinous shell is intended for internal administration, 2-4 capsules twice a day, depending on the needs of the organism in polyunsaturated fatty acids. The course of therapy is 1 month.