Sunflower oil is a kind of vegetable oil, which is commonly used in many households in daily life. It is a relatively healthy oil and does not cause any damage to the body when consumed in moderation, so there are generally no strict contraindications. Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, as well as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, which can be consumed on a daily basis to supplement nutrition and to a certain extent to benefit health. In addition, because of its richness in unsaturated fatty acids, sunflower oil is more suitable than other edible oils for elderly patients suffering from chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, or cardiovascular diseases. However, care should be taken to avoid excessive consumption to prevent gastrointestinal burden and indigestion due to the intake of large amounts of oil. In addition, for patients with liver diseases, as sunflower oil contains a certain amount of choline, it is easy to damage liver cells with high intake, thus increasing the burden on the liver and causing abnormal liver function or aggravating the disease. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with such diseases follow the doctor’s instructions to arrange their daily diet rationally and avoid high oil and calories to prevent delaying treatment. It is important to understand that when consuming sunflower oil, repeated frying should be avoided to prevent the generation of harmful substances that can affect health. At the same time, you can alternate between different types of cooking oils on a daily basis to ensure balanced nutrition.