Obesity Studies

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for metabolic disorders. It has anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant effects, but its protective effects against Metabolic Syndrome need further research.

Ruyvaran M et al (2022).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
34487844