Carthamus Tinctorius

Anyone who has tried to lose weight has experienced the ups and downs that go along with weight loss.  It can be difficult both physically and emotionally especially if you are not seeing results as fast as you would like to.

Along with a healthy diet and regular exercise program, some people have reported adding a weight loss supplement for even more impressive weight loss results.

One weight loss supplement claims to be from a rare plant.  Using carthamus tinctorius is said to burn fat.  Some companies say that they have been able to extract fat-burning components from carthamus tinctorius that will cause you to lose more weight than most diet pills.

So is carthamus tinctorius really a rare substance that can cause you to drop significant weight?  Carthamus tinctorius is really just safflower.  This is not a rare plant that is difficult to obtain.  Rather, it is really common and can be found in numerous places.  It looks like a thistle weed and grows in parts all over the world.

The flowers from the safflower plant are frequently used in cooking.  They may be used as a substitute for saffron which is much more expensive.  It imparts very little flavor in the food but may influence color.

Safflower oil (carthamus tinctorius) is included in several supplements for the power it has to improve health and reduce excess weight.  Have you used a diet pill with CLA included in the formula?  Surprisingly, most companies derive this CLA from safflower oil.  So what impact does it have on weight?

When you are trying to lose weight you still need to include fat in your diet.  Safflower oil can be a good substitute for other oils because it does not have the bad fats.  In addition, it provides a source of omega-6 fatty acids.

The benefits of using safflower oil are numerous.  It has vitamin B6, which increases your energy levels naturally and without side effects.  It can also lower the risk of heart disease and type II diabetes.

In one study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 35 women used safflower oil supplements.  They did not change their diet or exercise habits but did notice some results.  Although weight did not decrease, safflower did reduce weight in the midsection of the body and increased lean muscle mass.

With greater lean muscle mass, you could actually lose weight more rapidly.  The reason for that is because each pound of muscle you add to your body will increase your metabolism by at least 50 calories.  And many times when people have lost weight through diet alone they increase their body fat percentage and that actually makes them “fatter.”

Using carthamus tinctorius can stimulate your body to release fat more easily.  It releases hormones that encourage your body to use fat for energy.  Certain processes in your body may be more efficient when they have the support of safflower oil.

Safflower oil will also regulate fasting blood glucose levels.  When blood sugar is regulated between meals you avoid many of the spikes that may lead you to crave carbohydrates and sugars.  That may allow you to more easily stick to your diet.

Some people who are using safflower oil report that their hair, skin, and nails are also significantly improved.  It has been said that safflower oil may not have the greatest impact on weight loss.  However, CLA could make a difference in weight loss more than the safflower oil.

If you want to see a permanent change in your weight, including a healthy diet and strong exercise program will ensure that you can see those changes.  But if it does not happen as fast as you would like, adding the right diet supplement can make a huge difference.  Some parts of carthamus tinctorius could help you to shed weight but it may be best not to completely rely on it to produce results.