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Paul Saladino MD podcast

243. Responding to Layne Norton on SEED OILS

Dec 27, 2023
In this podcast, the host responds to Layne Norton's video on seed oils and discusses flaws in the trials. They analyze the harm of seed oils on cardiovascular health, highlighting increased oxidized LDL levels and inflammation. The negative effects of linoleic acid on the body, including obesity, are explored. Studies on the effects of high and low fat beef consumption on vascular function and blood pressure are also discussed.
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  • Flawed control groups and inadequately controlled variables in human trials on seed oils make it difficult to draw accurate conclusions about their effects on cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Research suggests that seed oils, due to their higher linoleic acid content and susceptibility to oxidation, may lead to increased levels of oxidized LDL particles, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases and inflammation.

Deep dives

Flawed Human Randomized Controlled Trials on Seed Oils

The podcast episode delves into the numerous flaws in human randomized controlled trials that investigate the effects of seed oils on humans. The majority of these trials have flawed control groups that consume significantly higher amounts of trans fats or other inadequately controlled variables. These trials suggest that seed oils are harmful for cardiovascular outcomes.

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