Skeptoid #1048: Are Seed Oils Poisoning Our Food Supply?

Ashley Hamer-Pritchard· Host0:00

[upbeat music] Canola oil, soybean oil, corn oil. According to a growing movement, seed oils like these are quietly poisoning us, driving inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease. It's a compelling story. The question is whether it's true. And in our extended content for premium members, why olive oil gets a pass even though its nutritional profile is no better than seed oils. That's today on Skeptoid.

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