Seed Oils: Toxic Truth or Wellness Myth?
Update: 2025-08-05
Description
Are seed oils really toxic — or is the fear overblown? In this episode of The Wellness Protocol, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, board-certified endocrinologist and metabolic health expert, breaks down the controversy around seed oils like canola, sunflower, soybean, and grapeseed oil.
You'll learn:
- What seed oils are and how they’re processed
- Why they're said to cause inflammation, obesity, and metabolic disease
- What the science actually says about omega-6 fats, oxidation, and heart health
- Myths vs facts (Are seed oils banned in Europe? Do they cause cancer?)
- The difference between high-heat and low-heat oils
- Practical, evidence-based advice on what oils to use and how to cook with them safely
Whether you’re confused by social media fear-mongering or want to make smarter choices in your kitchen, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable guidance.
👉 Don’t forget to follow and share this episode with someone who’s wondering if they should throw out their bottle of canola oil.
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