10/22/2026
Here’s what you’d find:
Scientific evidence shows that seed oils—such as canola, sunflower, and soybean oil—are not inherently toxic or harmful. When used in place of saturated fats like butter or lard, these unsaturated plant oils lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Major health organizations, including the American Heart Association and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, confirm these benefits.
Why Seed Oils Get a Bad Reputation
• Omega-6 and Inflammation: Critics claim that the omega-6 fatty acids (like linoleic acid) in seed oils cause chronic inflammation. Clinical studies show that omega-6s do not trigger inflammation and can actually support heart health.
• Ultra-Processed Foods: Most seed oils are consumed through fast food, packaged snacks, and deep-fried items. The health issues linked to these foods come from excess calories, added sugar, sodium, and refined carbs, not the seed oils themselves.
• Industrial Extraction Myths: Concerns over chemical solvents like hexane are unfounded, as any residual amounts left in refined oils are negligible and far below safety limits.
Seed Oils vs. Saturated Fats
• Cholesterol: Plant-based seed oils lower LDL cholesterol and decrease all-cause mortality compared to animal fats.
• Heart Protection: Randomized trials show that replacing butter, lard, or beef tallow with polyunsaturated plant oils significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
To summarize:
Saying seed oils cause inflammation because omega-3s are more anti-inflammatory is like saying Tylenol cause inflammation because it’s not Advil
Eliminating ultra processed foods, losing weight and saying “see it’s because of the seed oils” is crazy. Overeating ultra processed foods is the issue not a single ingredient that has been demonized.
Hope this helps, have a good day.
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