Experts reveal the truth about seed oils
Influencers and some public figures claim seed oils are harmful, linking them to inflammation, obesity, and diabetes due to their Omega-6 content.
Nutritionists and dietitians dispute these claims, asserting that seed oils are healthy and a valuable source of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine indicated that higher consumption of plant oils, including seed oils, was associated with a reduced risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Experts clarify that health concerns often attributed to seed oils in processed foods are more accurately due to the combination of high saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar in those products.
They advise focusing on replacing saturated fats like butter with unsaturated fats found in seed oils to improve health outcomes, as Omega-6 is not inherently inflammatory and is essential.
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