Helianthus annuus

Sunflower oil/Nutrient Depletion:

  • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): Compared to canola oil, consumption of sunflower oil resulted in lower levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in platelet phospholipids of healthy volunteers (72).
  • LipidsLipids: Based on clinical study, sunflower oil may lower cholesterol (24; 49; 50; 13; 42; 40; 24; 51; 52; 53; 54; 55; 56; 57; 58; 59; 60; 33; 61; 8; 17; 62; 43; 63).