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Dietary supplement

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Genceutic Naturals

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil is a dietary supplement by Genceutic Naturals with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Safflower Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Safflower Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (2,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Safflower Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (8,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil contains 6 active ingredients, all fatty acids derived from safflower oil: linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, plus polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. These are the working components that give the product its potential health effects.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Oleic Acid's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Oleic Acid for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Oleic acid — one of the main fatty acids in this product — is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The other active ingredients in this product do not have established effectiveness ratings in our data.

If you're taking this for blood cholesterol or heart health, understand that the evidence supporting it is preliminary, not definitive.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Oleic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oleic acid from foods like olive oil is generally recognized as safe in normal dietary amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses of oleic acid haven't been well studied, so caution is advised.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, food-level amounts are considered safe, but supplement-level doses lack good safety data — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy or while nursing, since the safety information we hold is limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Oleic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar–lowering medications) are the main concern — oleic acid may strengthen their effect and lower your blood glucose more than intended. If you take any of these medications, clear this supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in oleic acid for cholesterol or heart health support, though the evidence is preliminary. If you take any blood sugar–lowering medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, because this supplement might increase their effect.

Anyone pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any prescription medication should confirm it's appropriate for them before use.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2016.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Genceutic Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 896245001267
Net contents 224 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2016
DSLD ID 57506
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
112
UPC/BARCODE
896245001267
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories80 {Calories}, 20 {Calories}--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s), 1 Gram(s)1%, 1%
Stearic Acid40 mg, 40 mg--
Calories from Fat80 {Calories}, 20 {Calories}--
Saturated Fat1 Gram(s), 0.25 Gram(s)5%, 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat6 Gram(s), 1.5 Gram(s)--
Total Fat8 Gram(s), 2 Gram(s)12%, 3%
Protein2 Gram(s), 1 Gram(s)4%, 1%
Linoleic Acid1500 mg--
Oleic Acid180 mg, 180 mg--
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 Gram(s), 0.35 Gram(s)--
Palmitic Acid60 mg, 60 mg--
Safflower Oil2000 mg--
Safflower Oil8000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Next Generation Nutraceuticals

Expeller Pressed

4 Week Supply

Science Corner Due to recent and exciting research, scientists are exploring the many potential benefits of ultra linoleic safflower oil.

Formula

6 g Linoleic Acid Per Daily Serving

This ultra linoleic safflower oil is an all-natural, Non-GMO, expeller pressed oil without the use of any harsh solvents or additives.

Formulation

- Zero Sovents - Zero Additives - Gluten-Free - Wheat Free - Dairy Free - Non-GMO

This ultra linoleic safflower oil is an all-natural, Non-GMO, expeller pressed oil without the use of any harsh solvents or additives.

Seals/Symbols

GREENER & CLEANER

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take eight (8) softgels daily. Take two (2) softgels three times daily with meals, and an additional two (2) softgels at night. For best results, use for at least 12 weeks in conjunction with a calorie-controlled diet and exercise program. Consume 8-10 glasses of water per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to ragweed or daisy.

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. If you are taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.

Storage

Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F). Protect from heat, light and moisture.

General

27880 REV. 813

See for yourself

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container112 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Protein

2 Gram(s) per serving

Safflower Oil

Interacts with
208 drugs
2000 mg per serving

Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source o...

Safflower Oil monograph & interactions
  • › Linoleic Acid

Safflower Oil

Interacts with
208 drugs
8000 mg per serving

Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source o...

Safflower Oil monograph & interactions
  • › Stearic Acid
  • Oleic Acid
  • › Palmitic Acid

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Safflower Oil3 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Warfarin

Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil, from the product label.

Genceutic Naturals

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Name
Genceutic Naturals
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
1-800-872-0370
Web Address
www.Genceutic.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals: Common Questions

Does Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil by Genceutic Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this actually help cholesterol and heart health?
Oleic acid, one of the main ingredients here, is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease — meaning there's some promising early research, but it's not proven. The other fatty acids in this product don't have established effectiveness ratings in our data.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data we hold is limited. Food-level amounts of oleic acid are considered safe, but this supplement delivers a concentrated dose that hasn't been well studied in pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice about whether it's right for you.
What are these fatty acids actually doing in the capsule?
Linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid are naturally occurring fats from safflower oil — they're the active ingredients believed responsible for any health benefits. The gelatin, glycerin, and water are just the capsule and filler.
If I'm on diabetes medication, can I take this?
Not without checking first. Oleic acid may increase how well your blood sugar–lowering medications work, which could lower your glucose too much. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to see if it's safe alongside your specific medication.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
We don't hold documented adverse effects data for this product, but that doesn't mean none exist — it just means they weren't captured in our information. If you notice anything unusual after starting, tell your pharmacist or doctor.

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Sources & How We Checked

Ultra Linoleic Safflower Oil's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 33 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oleic Acid 19 references
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  4. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
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  6. Cao Y, Hou L, Wang W. Dietary total fat and fatty acids intake, serum fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer. 2016;138(8):1894-904. doi: 10.1002/ijc.29938. PubMed
  7. FDA completes review of qualified health claim petition for oleic acid and the risk of coronary heart disease. November 2018. Available at: www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624758.htm. Accessed January 25, 2019.
  8. Liu X, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2261-2268. PubMed
  9. Bowen KJ, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Diets enriched with conventional or high-oleic acid canola oils lower atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins compared to a diet with a western fatty acid profile in adults with central adiposity. J Nutr. 2019;149(3 PubMed
  10. Steffen BT, Duprez D, Szklo M, Guan W, Tsai MY. Circulating oleic acid levels are related to greater risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Clin Lipidol. 2018;12(6):1404-1412. PubMed
  11. Banim PJ, Luben R, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary oleic acid is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer - Data from food diaries in a cohort study. Pancreatology. 2018;18(6):655-660. PubMed
  12. Morin SJ, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L. Relation between plasma phospholipid oleic acid and risk of heart failure. Eur J Nutr. 2018;57(8):2937-2942. PubMed
  13. Samieri C, Féart C, Proust-Lima C, et al. Olive oil consumption, plasma oleic acid, and stroke incidence: the Three-City Study. Neurology. 2011;77(5):418-25. PubMed
  14. Compher CW, Kinosian BP, Rubesin SE, Ratcliffe SJ, Metz DC. Energy absorption is reduced with oleic acid supplements in human short bowel syndrome. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):102-8. PubMed
  15. Ben Fradj MK, Ouanes Y, Hadj-Taieb S, et al. Decreased oleic acid and marine n?-?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Tunisian patients with urothelial bladder cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2018;70(7):1043-1050.
  16. de Silva PS, Luben R, Shrestha SS, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary arachidonic and oleic acid intake in ulcerative colitis etiology: a prospective cohort study using 7-day food diaries. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;26(1):11-8. PubMed
  17. Higashi K, Shige H, Ito T, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet enriched with oleic acid on postprandial lipemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lipids. 2001;36(1):1-6. PubMed
  18. Lin HC, van Citters GW, Heimer F, Bonorris G. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit by oleic acid: a preliminary report of a novel, nutrient-based treatment in humans. Dig Dis Sci. 2001;46(2):223-9. PubMed
  19. Li D, Tong Y, Li Y. Associations between dietary oleic acid and linoleic acid and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Nutrition. 2020 Mar;71:110602. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

Safflower 14 references
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  4. Borkman M, Chisholm DJ, Furler SM, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Diabetes 1989;38:1314-9.. PubMed
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  8. Kwon, J. S., Snook, J. T., Wardlaw, G. M., and Hwang, D. H. Effects of diets high in saturated fatty acids, canola oil, or safflower oil on platelet function, thromboxane B2 formation, and fatty acid composition of platelet phospholipids. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. PubMed
  9. Lloyd-Still, J. D., Simon, S. H., Wessel, H. U., and Gibson, L. E. Negative effects of oral fatty acid supplementation on sweat chloride in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics 1979;64(1):50-52. DOI
  10. Challen, A. D., Branch, W. J., and Cummings, J. H. The effect of aspirin and linoleic acid on platelet aggregation, platelet fatty acid composition and haemostasis in man. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1983;37(3):197-208.
  11. Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MA. Time-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, cro
  12. Liu Y, Liu S, Shi Y, et al. Effects of safflower injection on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of warfarin in rats. Xenobiotica. 2017 Oct 25:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed
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  14. Ruyvaran M, Zamani A, Mohamadian A, et al. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PubMed

See these in context on the Safflower monograph →

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