Safflower oil, how to take
Safflower oil is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9 and can be taken in capsules or in its liquid version.
Native to the Middle East, safflower is an oleaginous plant very appreciated for its seeds, from which safflower oil is extracted. With yellow flowers similar to those of the sunflower, the plant was used in antiquity as a dye. Currently, the main safflower producers are India, the United States and Mexico, whose production is focused on oil extracted from the seeds.
Safflower seeds have high levels of linoleic acid (70%) and oleic acid (20%), in addition to a small percentage of linolenic acid (3%). Furthermore, safflower oil is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, which makes it have different therapeutic properties.
How to take safflower oil
Safflower oil can be used topically to treat photoaged, sensitive, dry, fragile, irritated skin with signs of aging such as wrinkles and crow's feet. It is also indicated for the treatment of cellulite, has a regenerating action, improves the barrier function and revives hair color and shine.
Allied to a balanced diet, when ingested, it helps the immune system and in reducing bad cholesterol. Consumption should be moderate, as even though it is beneficial it is still an oil. To include safflower oil in your diet, take a maximum of two capsules of the supplement per day, half an hour before or after your main meals. It is also possible to take safflower oil in its liquid form, which is very common in the United States. In this case, consumption should be two teaspoons per day (do not use the liquid and capsules at the same time, choose only one of the forms of consumption).
Before starting to take safflower oil, it is important to consult a health care professional. As it is an oil, no matter how beneficial it is, it is essential to check with experts if the consumption of the product does not pose any risk to your body. People with blood clotting problems, bleeding disorders or gastrointestinal ulcers, as well as those who will undergo surgery, should avoid the consumption of safflower oil, since it has anticoagulant properties and can "thin" the blood.
If you are allergic to plants of the safflower family, such as ragweed, daisy, cloves and chrysanthemum, among others, you should also avoid safflower oil. Pregnant women should also avoid consuming safflower oil - there are reports of inducing uterine contractions and childbirth.
