Are seed oils bad for us?

Question

contrasts opinions about whether fatty acids are good for us.

Answer 1

From what I have gathered from the article provided and further research I think the it is all about the balance. As for most things in life if used in surplus it can be very bad for you due to the omega 6 balance. So I don't think they are inherently bad for you as long as you use seed oils in moderation and as long as used as recommended they have great health benefits to provide.

Comments

What was the outside research you did on this claim? You should cite your new findings in this explanation. I feel like this factcheck is more opinion based or on prior knowledge. I also believe you could find more sources on this topic. The one introducing this claim isn't necessarily the strongest to fully rely on it.

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I think it is important to cite where your claiming this information from, as it is making your argument seem very biased and unresearched. Finding credible and reliable sources will help us to identify if a claim is true or not.

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This is a bold claim to not cite any evidence. Seed oils have a lot of evidence that proves they are not good for a variety of different reasons. This claim has some validity as many health advisors suggest moderation is a huge thing with these foods that are not healthy for you. It is ok to enjoy yourself within your diet, but within moderation keeps you healthy.
These sources and articles start to disprove you and I thnk to make this claim you have to have sources supporting your claim.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic
https://www.salon.com/2024/11/26/are-seed-oils-really-as-harmful-as-robert-f-kennedy-jr-claims_partner/

Answer 2

The claim that seed oils are bad for us is true depending on a person's diet. Based on the article listed and other articles I read, seed oils are commonly processed and mainly in processed food. Specifically in the article it mentions the claim of seed oils being poisonous which again isn’t true, but constant consumption of seed oils and its products could lead towards negative health issues. Eating a balanced diet that doesn’t include heavily processed foods will make a person become healthier. Eating a high diet of processed food isn’t very good for a person and will negatively impact their health. After reading different articles I found that seed oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids which your body needs, but too much of omega-6 fatty acids leads to body inflammation which could eventually cause things like heart disease, diabetes, and potentially even a stroke. Seed oil consumption in moderation isn’t going to result in an immediate negative impact, but constant seed oil consumption within processed food will lead down a bad path. By fully cutting out seed oils, a person is basically cutting out processed food which of course in return would make a person's lifestyle healthier, and there are also other different types of cooking oils that could be used as well. Seed oils are commonly used in cooking besides processed foods, but as mentioned earlier using a cooking oil like avocado oil will  make a person healthier. Overconsumption of seed oils is bad, but eating seed oils once in a while is perfectly fine. It even mentions consumption of seed oils in moderation in the article listed in the claim.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic 

https://www.massgeneral.org/news/article/seed-oils-facts-myths 

Answer 3

Although seed oils contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, it is not necessarily bad. Omega-6 is a polyunsaturated fat that the body requires and gets from other food sources, as it can not produce itself. These fats help the body reduce bad cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Inclusion of omega-6 fatty acids is part of a healthy diet, a claim supported by the American Heart Association. Omega-6 gets a bad rap because of the reduced risk to cardiovascular health compared to omega-3. Western diets typically include a higher amount of omega-6 fatty acids compared to omega-3s, but research remains unclear as to the optimal balance of the two. Reducing omega-6 intake from an individual's current levels is said to make it more likely to increase than to decrease risk for something such as coronary artery disease.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/08/20/theres-no-reason-to-avoid-seed-oils-and-plenty-of-reasons-to-eat-them

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/circulationaha.108.191627

Answer 4

According to an article by MSN, they explain the benefits of unsaturated fats found in seed oils for heart health. The consensus among experts is that, when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, seed oils are not harmful to humans. It will only cause problems if you're eating a lot of it with an unhealthy diet. 

Seed oils, such as soybean, canola, and corn oil, are rich in polyunsaturated fats, in specific omega-6 fatty acids. While omega-6s are essential for health, concerns have been raised about their potential to promote inflammation when consumed in excess. ​

Answer 5

The claim are seed oils bad for us is not supported by scientific evidence. Seed oils such as canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil are rich in fatty acids which are essential for the body. I read in the Newyorkpost and heart.org that concerns for high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in typical Western diets potentially cause inflammation Dr. Blennis researched. However, research indicates that omega-6 fats can lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease when they replace saturated fats in the diet. 

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Reading deeper into these articles seed oils are often used in processed foods, which are linked to negative health outcomes, but the oils themselves are not the primary cause of the effects. The health risks are more caused by a persons overall diet. 

In summary, consumption of seed oils as part of a diet is considered safe and can be beneficial to replace saturated fats.

Answer 6

This claim is exaggerated. Although many media posts and political figures will claim that seed oils are toxic, the oils are not harmful on their own.  Mayo Clinic is a trusted source that claims that seed oils are high in unsaturated fats, which are better for our hearts than butter.  However, there is a necessary balance and moderation when it comes to discussing seed oils.  For example, the seed oils involved in fast-food processes is not healthy.  When overheated, these oils form harmful trans fats.  It is important to recognize than anything can be harmful when it is used out of moderation, reasoning the belief that this claim has been exaggerated.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/the-pros-and-cons-of-seed-oils-and-how-to-incorporate-them-in-your-diet/

Answer 7

The claim that seed oils are bad for us appears to be true, with a preference to balance. Seed oils themselves are okay in moderation and can be good if someone is lacking in fatty acids. This said there are other sources to get these fats from without the issues that come with seed oils. According to the Cleveland Clinic  seed oils are highly processed and lose their "High in vitamin E and phenols”(Cleveland Clinic) that are removed during the refining process. The main thing connected to the idea of seed oils being bad is the extremely processed foods they are in. Seed oils themselves, like the claim suggests, aren't necessarily bad for you though there are other foods to find the good they contain without the bad.The source provided in this claim suggests similar facts as I have found with a focus on ratio when consuming seed oils. The studies mentioned in the claim are from real research facilities such as PLOS medicine. 

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic

https://www.salon.com/2024/11/26/are-seed-oils-really-as-harmful-as-robert-f-kennedy-jr-claims_partner/

https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1000252