Are Seed Oils As Bad As They Say? Docs Explain The Contoversy @TalkingWithDocs

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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You've probably heard that seed oils are toxic, inflammatory, and the hidden cause of everything from obesity to heart disease. But what does the scientific evidence actually say? Are seed oils really harming your health—or have they become one of the biggest nutrition myths on social media?

In this episode of Talking With Docs, Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal take a deep dive into the science behind seed oils. They explain what seed oils actually are, how canola oil was developed in Canada, why omega-3 and omega-6 fats matter, and whether seed oils truly increase inflammation or cardiovascular risk. Most importantly, they separate internet myths from evidence-based medicine to help you make informed decisions about the oils in your kitchen.

You'll learn:
• What seed oils actually are
• Which oils are considered seed oils
• The fascinating Canadian history behind canola oil
• Why canola oil was developed from rapeseed
• The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats
• How omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids affect your health
• Whether linoleic acid really causes inflammation
• What research says about seed oils and cardiovascular disease
• Why replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats may improve heart health
• How repeatedly heating cooking oils can lead to oxidation
• Why ultra-processed foods—not seed oils alone—may be the bigger concern
• The difference between seed oils and vegetable oils
• Practical advice on choosing cooking oils based on current scientific evidence

If you've been avoiding seed oils because of what you've seen online, this episode will help you understand what the research actually shows—and whether it's time to rethink one of the internet's most controversial nutrition debates.

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Are Seed Oils As Bad As They Say? Docs Explain The Contoversy

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