Seed oils, including peanut oil and sunflower oil, have been in the news a lot recently. Dietitians explain if seed oils are healthy, and health risks of them.
Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? SEED OILS ARE a Big Deal right now. Especially on certain corners of social media, where influencers argue that that these oils are cause cancer, lead to Alzheimer's, and " ." The scientific consensus states there's no backing to these claims, but the anti-seed-oil movement asserts that a grand health cover-up has long been underway. Do seed oils really deserve all the hate they're getting? Are the omega-6s in seed oils as destructive as influencers say? And what even is seed oil anyway? Dietitians explain. What are seed oils? As , says, seed oils are literally oils from the seeds of plants. "The majority of our seed oil consumption comes from packaged foods and from restaurant foods. We see canola oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil frequently used." Other seed oils include sesame oil, grapeseed oil, hemp seed oil, flaxseed oil, and pumpkin seed oil. Do seed oils have health benefits or risks? Here we go. The concerns regarding seed oils often centers around two things: their omega-6 fatty acid content and their processing. Many influencers and "nutritionists" online say that omega-6 fatty acids can potentially contribute to inflammation if they outweigh omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. There's no evidence to suggest that's true, says Abby Langer, R.D., Men's…