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DARK Calories! How Vegetable Oils Destroy Your Health (& How You Can Get It Back) With Dr. Cate Shanahan

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The Hidden Dangers of Vegetable Oils

This chapter explores the harmful effects of vegetable oils on cellular fat metabolism and mitochondrial function, linking their consumption to increased oxidative stress and insulin resistance. It emphasizes the detrimental role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in altering body fat composition and depleting essential antioxidants, raising concerns about long-term health implications. The discussion also touches upon the problems associated with ultra-processed foods and the inadequate focus on lifestyle changes versus antioxidant supplementation.

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