

635: The Most Dangerous Ingredient Lurking in Your Food Causing Obesity & Disease | Tucker Goodrich
Jan 14, 2025
Tucker Goodrich, a Wall Street tech guru and citizen scientist, shares his personal health transformation after eliminating seed oils and wheat from his diet. He dives into the dangers of rancid seed oils, revealing their strong ties to obesity and chronic disease. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Goodrich also emphasizes the risks of excessive linoleic acid and offers insights into healthier cooking oil alternatives, urging listeners to reconsider their dietary fats.
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Seed Oils and LDL
- Seed oils contain 400 times more rancid fat molecules than LDL particles.
- These rancid molecules can contaminate LDL, making them atherogenic and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
Rancid Fats and Toxicity
- Radiation poisoning is essentially polyunsaturated fat poisoning due to oxidation.
- Rancid fats damage proteins, DNA, and can even lead to allergies to one's own DNA.
Fat Pathways and Cell Membranes
- Fats have two main pathways: fuel and structure.
- Polyunsaturated fats are prioritized for fuel due to their instability and toxicity risk.