Conjugated Linoleic Acid.

Linoleic Acid belongs to the group of essential fatty acids; it is an unsaturated omega 6 fatty acid. The Linoleic was derived from the word linon, which means “derived from oil”, “olive” or “relating to oleic acid”. Linoic acid affects the metabolism, aiding it to function efficiently. It helps the glucose to reach the muscles cells so the sugar will be prevented from turning into fat. Fats that enter the cell membranes of the muscles are converted into energy, thus, resulting in more energy and weight loss. Linoleic acid also helps in controlling the cholesterol level and preventing cardiovascular diseases. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Oleic Acid  is also known as the Omega 9 fatty acid. It is a monounsaturated fatty acid present in most natural fats. It is naturally found in avocado fruit, apricot seeds, almonds, olive oils and macadamia nuts. It can also be found in the cocoa butter used for making chocolates. Oleic acid is used to make synthetic cheeses and butters, ice creams, and sodas. It helps maintain cholesterol levels, thus, lowering the risks of heart attack, arteriosclerosis, and other such heart diseases. Oleic acid also aids in repairing cellular and tissue damages caused by free radical damages. It may also help in preventing cancer. It also has antioxidant properties that fights premature aging and maintains the skin’s moisture.

Safflower Seed Oil- The oil of a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual, usually with many long sharp spines on the leaves. The leading producers of this plant are India, United States, and Mexico. The rest of the produce comes from Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, China, Argentina and Australia. Traditionally its seeds were used in coloring and flavoring of foods. It is mostly cultivated these days for vegetable oil extracted from its seeds but some recent researches show that genetically modified transgenic safflower plants can be used to create human insulin. The oil from Safflower seeds is considered a better alternative to olive oil because it is lower in saturates.