Sunflower seed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds. It is a source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid. It is used in cooking and as a skin emollient....
Sunflower seed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds. It is a source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid. It is used in cooking and as a skin emollient. While generally considered safe, potential side effects include allergic reactions and digestive issues with excessive consumption.
Key Information
Outside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
1-3 tablespoons daily as part of a balanced diet
Source Type
natural
Production Process
Sunflower seed oil is extracted from sunflower seeds, typically through pressing (expeller pressing or cold pressing) or solvent extraction using hexane. The oil is then often refined to remove impurities, improve color, and stabilize the oil.
Use Type
Outside BodyPotential Benefits
This benefit aims to improve overall skin health and appearance through increased hydration, reduced inflammation, improved elasticity, and protection from environmental damage. Healthy skin exhibits a smooth texture, even tone, and strong barrier function.
This benefit supports cardiovascular function by maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood vessel elasticity, ultimately reducing the risk of heart disease. It also manages inflammation for overall heart health.
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Possible Side Effects
Digestive issues include a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, stemming from causes such as medication, food, or underlying conditions. Persistent symptoms require medical evaluation.
Weight gain is an increase in body weight beyond what is considered normal, caused by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. It can result from medications, medical conditions, or lifestyle factors and may lead to further health complications.
Allergic reactions are hypersensitivity responses to allergens, ranging from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Symptoms vary widely and are caused by an immune response.
Scientific Evidence
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24883573/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6049499/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9002362/
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