{"id":9218,"date":"2023-12-03T06:11:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T23:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9218"},"modified":"2023-12-03T06:11:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T23:11:41","slug":"4-myths-about-seed-oils-and-inflammation-to-stop-believing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9218","title":{"rendered":"4 Myths About Seed Oils and Inflammation To Stop Believing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>hether from social media, magazines, or TV shows, you may have heard that seed oils are bad, bad, bad. (There&#8217;s always a food to demonize, it seems like.) Some people claim that there are harmful ties between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-bad-for-you\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-bad-for-you\/\">seed oils and inflammation, gut health<\/a>, general health, and so on.<\/div>\n<p>But a lot of that information is misleading, according to nutrition experts. It\u2019s either myths or half-truths with missing pieces. Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-inflammation-bad\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/is-inflammation-bad\/\">inflammation isn\u2019t as bad as it\u2019s often portrayed to be<\/a>; in fact, exercise leads to short-term inflammation. Plus, we have to keep in mind how \u201cinflammation\u201d is a buzzword that\u2019s often used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-fat-bias\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-fat-bias\/\">encourage anti-fat bias<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But back to seed oils! The beloved ingredient isn\u2019t one you need to completely forgo. According to dietitians, there are a few more entires into the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-inflammatory-diet-myths\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anti-inflammatory-diet-myths\/\">anti-inflammatory diet myths<\/a> that need to be added when it comes to seed oils.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth 1: Seed oils are bad for your heart<\/h2>\n<p>When discussing seed oils and inflammation concerns, heart health concerns arise, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/consumer-healthcare\/what-is-cardiovascular-disease\/inflammation-and-heart-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/consumer-healthcare\/what-is-cardiovascular-disease\/inflammation-and-heart-disease\">According to the American Heart Association<\/a>, there\u2019s no proof inflammation is a direct cause of cardiovascular disease, but it is common among patients who have heart disease or a stroke. Does this mean seed oils are bad for your heart?<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-inflammation\/\" current-title=\"RDs Want To Debunk These 4 Myths About Seed Oils and Inflammation\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1217331430-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-06-02\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-inflammation\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-inflammation\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/seed-oils-inflammation\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Actually, quite the opposite. \u201cSeed oils like flaxseed, chia seed, and hemp seed oil are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3-benefits\/\">omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1128011%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.living.fit%252Fcontributors%252Fcatherine-gervacio&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fseed-oils-inflammation%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.living.fit\/contributors\/catherine-gervacio\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=104860X1561639&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=STMSFD-1128011&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.living.fit%2Fcontributors%2Fcatherine-gervacio\">Catherine Gervacio<\/a>, RD, registered dietitian and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1017881%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.living.fit%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fseed-oils-inflammation%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.living.fit\/\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=104860X1561639&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=STMSFT-1017881&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.living.fit%2F\">nutrition writer<\/a>. \u201cThese are essential for our bodies and are important for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-omega-3\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-omega-3\/\">brain function<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3s-linked-to-heart-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3s-linked-to-heart-health\/\">heart health<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3-deficiency\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-3-deficiency\/\">reducing inflammation<\/a>.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pumpkin-seed-oil-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pumpkin-seed-oil-benefits\/\">Add pumpkin seed oil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sesame-oil-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sesame-oil-benefits\/\">sesame seed oil<\/a> to the list as well.<\/p>\n<p>The types of fat in seed oils help, too. \u201cSeed oils are sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, [which] have been found to offer benefits for heart health, such as reducing LDL, \u2018bad,\u2019 cholesterol levels,\u201d adds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/nutritionists\/danielle-smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.topnutritioncoaching.com\/nutritionists\/danielle-smith\">Danielle Smith, RDN, LDN<\/a>, a registered dietitian nutritionist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Top+Nutrition+Coaching&amp;rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS962US964&amp;oq=Top+Nutrition+Coaching&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDAgAEEUYORjjAhiABDINCAEQLhjHARjRAxiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAkQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBBzk0OGowajeoAgCwAgA&amp;hl=en-US&amp;sourceid=chrome-mobile&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Top+Nutrition+Coaching&amp;rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS962US964&amp;oq=Top+Nutrition+Coaching&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDAgAEEUYORjjAhiABDINCAEQLhjHARjRAxiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAkQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBBzk0OGowajeoAgCwAgA&amp;hl=en-US&amp;sourceid=chrome-mobile&amp;ie=UTF-8\">Top Nutrition Coaching<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth 2: Since seed oils are high in omega-6, they&#8217;re universally pro-inflammatory<\/h2>\n<p>This statement is a simplification, according to Smith. While it\u2019s true that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-6-fatty-acids\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-6-fatty-acids\/\">omega-6 fatty acids are considered pro-inflammatory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/no-need-to-avoid-healthy-omega-6-fats\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/no-need-to-avoid-healthy-omega-6-fats\">some research findings<\/a> indicate that increased consumption of omega-6 fats does not appear to correlate with heightened inflammatory responses in the body. \u201cIt\u2019s more about the ratio of omega-6 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-omega-3\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-with-omega-3\/\">omega-3 fatty acids in the diet<\/a> and ensuring adequate intake of both,\u201d she says. When you consumer higher ratios of the former than the latter is when inflammation can arise.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s also not forget that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-6-fatty-acids\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/omega-6-fatty-acids\/\">omega-6 fatty acids are an essential nutrient<\/a> to incorporate, especially given \u201cour body needs them for proper function but can\u2019t produce them on its own,\u201d Smith continues.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that the idea that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/inflammation-facts\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/inflammation-facts\/\">one dietary change can keep inflammation away is a myth<\/a>. Stress management, for example, is also important.<\/p>\n<h2>Myth 3: Seed oils are toxic<\/h2>\n<p>This myth leaves out a lot of context. \u201cThe concern arises when oils are used past their expiration date or if they&#8217;re improperly stored, leading to rancidity,\u201d Gervacio says. \u201cSeed oils that are properly processed and stored are generally safe for consumption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, Gervacio recommends using fresh, high-quality oils and storing them in a cool, dark place. Furthermore, Smith encourages opting for cold-pressed versions of oils so they retain more of their nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>Along the lines of the latter, seed oils are not only safe, but can be health-promoting. \u201cIn fact, many seed oils are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin E, which acts as a powerful antioxidant,\u201d Smith adds. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vitamin-e-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/vitamin-e-benefits\/\">antioxidants can reduce inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-black-seed-oil\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-black-seed-oil\/\">black seed oil is high in antioxidants<\/a> (and also fights inflammation, lowers cholesterol levels, contains fatty acids your body needs, and more).<\/p>\n<h2>Myth 4: Seed oils affect everyone the same way<\/h2>\n<p>To be clear, seed oils <em>can<\/em> have inflammatory effects, Gervacio notes, but only if consumed in excess. Smith agrees, adding it depends on a person\u2019s general health, too. \u201cThe inflammatory potential of these oils may be more pronounced in individuals with certain health conditions,\u201d she says, sharing examples such as metabolic syndrome and inflammatory diseases.<\/p>\n<p>So yes, when it comes to seed oils and inflammation, we\u2019ve got another case of \u201clook at health advice with a critical eye.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether from social media, magazines, or TV shows, you may have heard that seed oils are bad, bad, bad. (There&#8217;s always a food to demonize, it seems like.) Some people claim that there are harmful ties between seed oils and inflammation, gut health, general health, and so on. 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