Safflower research examines heart, blood sugar effects

Filed by Elara Myst

Safflower, known scientifically as Carthamus tinctorius, is a medicinal plant valued for its seed oil, which is rich in unsaturated fats and phytosterols that researchers say may help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk [1][2][3].Studies have examined safflower compounds for heart health, blood flow, and blood sugar control, with a focus on bioactive components such as safflower yellow and hydroxysafflor yellow A [4][5]. Most research to date has been conducted in animals or te