Stay Off My Operating Table Is Vegetable Oil a Bigger Driver of Chronic Disease than Sugar? Dr. Chris Knobbe, MD
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Apr 8, 2025 
In this discussion, Dr. Chris Knobbe, an ophthalmologist turned nutrition researcher, highlights the shocking link between processed vegetable oils and chronic diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He shares his discovery that cases of AMD were rare before the 1930s, paralleling the rise of vegetable oil consumption. Dr. Knobbe critiques current dietary guidelines, emphasizing the importance of an ancestral diet and offering insights into the hidden dangers of omega-6 fatty acids. Prepare to rethink your kitchen staples!
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Processed Foods and AMD
- Dr. Chris Knobbe, an ophthalmologist, realized processed foods might cause age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- This was triggered by observing dietary changes' impact on his arthritis and learning about Weston A. Price's work.
Historical AMD Prevalence
- AMD, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in over 50s, was rare before processed foods became widespread.
- Research in 25 nations showed a parallel rise in AMD prevalence and vegetable oil/sugar consumption.
Ancestral Diets and AMD Stabilization
- Hundreds, including physicians, reported AMD stabilization after adopting ancestral diets, eliminating vegetable oils, and processed foods.
- These anecdotal reports span almost a decade.