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Episode 150: Omega-6 Apocalypse: Vegetable Oils, Obesity, and Chronic Disease

The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

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The Impact of Vegetable Oils on Obesity and Chronic Disease

This chapter explores how the consumption of vegetable oils in the United States is linked to the increase in coronary heart disease, obesity, and chronic disease. The speaker discusses the pro-inflammatory and nutrient-deficient environment created by the accumulation of Omega-6 fatty acids in body fat, leading to these health issues. They also mention the historical rarity of heart disease and its significant rise in the early 1900s. Additionally, there is a sponsorship message for Carnivore Bar, a meat-only snack.

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