Commune with Jeff Krasno Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? A Science-Based Look with Dr. Mary Pardee
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative health, dives deep into the world of seed oils and their perceived dangers. She challenges the narrative that seed oils are solely responsible for inflammation, citing research that debunks this myth. They explore the difference between seed oils and harmful trans fats, and Dr. Pardee highlights the importance of omega-3 intake while addressing common misconceptions in nutrition. With a focus on critical thinking, she urges listeners to examine viral health trends rationally.
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Omega-6 Mechanism Doesn’t Equal Human Harm
- The omega-6 → arachidonic acid → inflammation chain is a plausible mechanism but did not hold up in human trials.
- Randomized controlled trials show linoleic acid does not increase inflammation markers.
Don’t Blame Seed Oils For Fast Food Damage
- Avoid equating seed oils with ultra-processed food harms since the latter drive negative outcomes.
- Don’t swap seed oils for saturated fats expecting better health outcomes without evidence.
Hexane Residues Are Below Toxic Levels
- Hexane is used to extract seed oils but residues in commercial oils fall below FDA safety limits.
- Toxicology suggests consuming impractical volumes would be required to reach harmful hexane exposure.
