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404: Why Seed Oils Are Destroying Our Health, According to This Doctor | Cate Shanahan, MD
Jun 12, 2024
Dr. Cate Shanahan discusses the harmful effects of seed oils, challenges on cholesterol, and the importance of avoiding them for overall health. The podcast explores the impact of seed oils on health, collagen benefits, and the negative health effects of seed oils on cholesterol levels and overall well-being.
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- Seed oils deplete antioxidants and promote free radical toxicity, making up 30% of daily calories.
- Harmful 'dark calories' from vegetable oils like corn and canola replace traditional fats in the diet.
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Vegetable Oils as a Public Health Disaster
Dr. Kate Shanahan presents the harmful effects of vegetable oils in her book 'Dark Calories'. She highlights that vegetable oils deplete antioxidants, promote free radical toxicity, and affect cells by making up about 30% of daily calories. Medical professionals lack awareness of these harmful effects, with a lack of discussion about the biochemistry underlying the promotion of disease. Dr. Kate challenges conventional beliefs about cholesterol, advocating for a reevaluation of dietary recommendations.
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