SAFFLOWER OIL & VINEGAR FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Separately, safflower and vinegar may help you lose weight. Currently, there is no scientific evidence to support combining these two dietary ingredients for weight loss. Safflower oil, an odorless and colorless oil commonly used in cooking, is high in linoleic acid, which researchers theorize is its active ingredient. Vinegar is a fermented liquid typically made from rice, grapes or apples. These two ingredients are commonly served together in vinaigrette salad dressings. Consult your doctor before trying to lose weight with safflower oil and vinegar to avoid adverse complications.

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Vinegar Produces Weight Loss

Lose weight when you supplement your diet with vinegar, according to a scientific trial results from Arizona State University and published in the web edition of the magazine “Science News.” In the trial, one group took 2 tbsp. of vinegar before two meals daily for four weeks and the control group was told to avoid vinegar. The results showed the vinegar group did not gain weight and in fact lost about 2 lbs., while the weight of the control group remained constant. Some participant’s taking the vinegar supplement lost up to 4 lbs. More research is required to confirm or debunk these findings.

Vinegar Considerations

Although one study found vinegar helps people lose weight, Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., of MayoClinic.com, says drinking vinegar for weight loss is probably not an effective weight loss method. In fact, she warns taking vinegar every day may cause health complications. The acidic content of vinegar may cause throat irritation. Additionally, Zeratsky warns the vinegar may react with some dietary supplements, as well as over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Safflower Oil and Waistline Fat Reduction

Taking a safflower oil supplement may not directly result in weight loss, but it does reduce the amount of fat around your waistline, according to a study from Ohio State University and published in the September 2009 issue of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” Participants in the study took a daily dose of 1 2/3 tsp. of safflower oil – containing 6.4 g of linoleic acid – for two 16-week periods separated by four weeks without the safflower oil supplement. While participants did not show significant weight loss, they lost about 6.3 percent – 2.6 to 4.2 lbs. – of body fat around their waistlines.

Improve Body Composition with Safflower Oil

You can improve your body composition by taking a daily supplement of safflower oil, according to the same study of 36 participants from Ohio State University. A lower fat-to-muscle ratio helps you lose weight because the increased muscle mass enables you to burn more calories while resting. At the end of the study, researchers found taking the safflower oil supplement resulted in the participant gaining about 1.4 to 3 lbs. of lean muscle.

REFERENCES

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