The Body of Evidence

135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science

Apr 23, 2025
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INSIGHT

Seed Oils Are Not Uniform

  • Seed oils are heterogeneous, encompassing various oils with different compositions and effects.
  • Grouping all seed oils together is scientifically problematic because of their diverse health impacts.
INSIGHT

Context Determines Seed Oil Health

  • The health effects of seed oils depend more on how they are used in food.
  • Seed oils in junk foods are harmful largely due to the ultra-processed nature of such foods, not the oils themselves.
INSIGHT

Saturated vs Unsaturated Fatty Acids

  • Saturated fats have no double bonds and are linear molecules.
  • Unsaturated fats have one or more bends due to double bonds, affecting their function and naming.
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