In this brief newsletter, I review 6 Critical Points about Seed Oils, among the most controversial topics of the day. Get ready for some Provocatively Moderate Positions.
Thanks for Clarifying, amazing to know that sesame oil can increase ketone levels! Other than seed oils being rapidly oxidised, how do they actually cause inflammation-in the blood vessels?
If there is a true omega-6/3 imbalance in the body, the signaling molecules that result can promote inflammation. Here's a cool paper, also linked in newsletter: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-019-0521-4.pdf
As I recall, many studies reveal that a significant percentage of olive and avocado oils are counterfeit. This is likely true for other seed oils as well, especially the more expensive ones. No matter what you think you’re buying, it’s often just rancid soybean oil. I think I’ll stick with butter.
Some suggestions (i) look for dark glass or metal bottle, not clear and not plastic (ii) look for 'pressed on' date or something similar to indicate when the olives were pressed, ideally within last 18 months (iii) will be expensive-ish... if it's cheap (e.g. $10 for 500mL), it's not real (iv) can taste test... take a 1 Tbsp shot... if should burn in the back of your throat.
Thanks for Clarifying, amazing to know that sesame oil can increase ketone levels! Other than seed oils being rapidly oxidised, how do they actually cause inflammation-in the blood vessels?
If there is a true omega-6/3 imbalance in the body, the signaling molecules that result can promote inflammation. Here's a cool paper, also linked in newsletter: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-019-0521-4.pdf
this is the way of thinking I love and I share every point deeply!
context, matrix, metabolic health, whole foods
Call me Keto Neo ;)
You are an amazing fabulous genius 🥹😜
Too kind :)
Too real! Thank you ! Open minded ever and forever to human being and becoming
Until further notice, I have adopted this Substack article as my perspective on the seed oil issue.
Your three practices at the end are great ways to combine the nutritious with the delicious.
Thanks. Happy to hear it :).
I post all news, science, blogs, and so on at r/StopEatingSeedOils - you can click on the flair to sort it by these. https://www.reddit.com/r/StopEatingSeedOils/?f=flair_name%3A%22Peer%20Reviewed%20Science%20%F0%9F%A7%AB%20%22
Good to have you weigh in on the topic, it's complex and confusing with perhaps a false consensus.
As I recall, many studies reveal that a significant percentage of olive and avocado oils are counterfeit. This is likely true for other seed oils as well, especially the more expensive ones. No matter what you think you’re buying, it’s often just rancid soybean oil. I think I’ll stick with butter.
I've heard that about olive oils. I wish there were an easy way to tell.
I doubt that ghee and coconut oil are faked using soybean, canola, or other seedy seed oils.
Some suggestions (i) look for dark glass or metal bottle, not clear and not plastic (ii) look for 'pressed on' date or something similar to indicate when the olives were pressed, ideally within last 18 months (iii) will be expensive-ish... if it's cheap (e.g. $10 for 500mL), it's not real (iv) can taste test... take a 1 Tbsp shot... if should burn in the back of your throat.
Also it's very easy to make your own butter / ghee with a stand mixer. 🙂
Yeah it would be hard to fake the taste and color of coconut and ghee
May I ask what lab assessed your Omega-6/3 ratio?
Was called BrainSpan health, in collaboration with a clinic called transform that was run by a friend.
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