Are seed oils bad for you?

Question

There is considerable evidence supporting the idea that seed oils may not be as harmful as some suggest. When used in moderation and incorporated into a diet that meets individual nutritional needs, seed oils can actually be beneficial.

Some of these benefits include:

• Natural seed oils can help protect against illnesses and diseases
• Certain seed oils can support immunity 
•  Provides dietary fat

Comments

Seed oils are not inherently "bad" for you, but overuse, especially in processed foods or at high temperatures, can be detrimental. Balancing them with healthier fat sources is the key to their safe inclusion in a diet. The issue with seed oils isn’t necessarily the oils themselves but how they fit into the overall diet. If consumed in moderation and paired with a good intake of omega-3s (from sources like fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts), the negative effects may be minimized.

Answer 1

Seed oils are in fact not bad for you. In an article from Mayo Clinic seed oils can be very helpful to your body. In the article it is said that, "In fact, replacing saturated fats like butter with unsaturated oils — like seed oils — can actually help protect you against type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.". This already shows how the claim seed oils are bad for you is false as it keeps you safe from multiple types of diseases. Of course you do want to use it in moderation which is what you want to do with many different types of food. In an article from heart.org they interviewed Dr. Christopher Gardner who said that, "However, if people use seed oils to cook or complement otherwise healthy meals – such as stir-frying vegetables with sesame oil or lightly dressing a salad with sunflower oil – the benefits far outweigh any potential health risks". This shows again how important moderation is when talking about seed oils. This also shows a strong example of how to bring seed oils into your life in a good way. 

Comments

I found more evidence that might be helpful from Harvard  (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/scientists-debunk-seed-oil-health-risks/) Here they specify more about the contents in which can be harmful and which that are not and how to properly use it. I think it's less of a black and white answer.