Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Camelina oil, derived from the seeds of Camelina sativa (also known as false flax), has garnered interest due to its high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid. Several small clinical studies have investigated its potential effects on lipid profiles, including triglyceride levels. The evidence suggests that camelina oil may provide modest triglyceride-lowering benefits, primarily attributable to its ALA content, which is structurally similar to the omega-3s found in flaxseed and certain fish oils.

A randomized controlled trial published in Metabolism (2010) showed that in healthy adults, supplementation with camelina oil resulted in a significant reduction in serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, but the effect on triglycerides was less pronounced and not always statistically significant. Another study (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015) in individuals with impaired glucose metabolism found that camelina oil intake led to a modest decrease in triglyceride levels compared to sunflower oil, though the changes were not as substantial as those typically seen with high-dose fish oil supplementation.

Overall, camelina oil's triglyceride-lowering effect appears to be mild, with greater evidence for its impact on cholesterol parameters. The current body of scientific evidence is limited by small study sizes and relatively short durations. No traditional or ethnomedical uses specifically for high triglycerides have been documented. Thus, while there is some scientific basis for camelina oil’s use in supporting healthy triglyceride levels, the evidence is moderate and not as robust as for other omega-3 sources.

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Arthritis
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Cholesterol (high)
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