Seed oils have become a nutritional villain, but the real issue is more specific: oxidation. In this episode, Dr. Datis Kharrazian explains why heat and light can damage unstable oils, while cold-pressed options such as flaxseed, evening primrose, and black currant oil can provide essential fatty acids the body can’t make.
This conversation covers omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 pathways, prostaglandins, insulin resistance, fatty liver, ketogenic diets, and brain health. You’ll also hear how to distinguish a beneficial oil from a rancid one, why olive oil and ghee are useful for cooking, and why blanket statements about all seed oils miss the biology.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Discussion about seed oils and health
05:21 Identifying Essential Fatty Acid Imbalances
07:42 Benefits of different cooking oils
10:09 Health benefits of fatty acids
15:26 Managing Fatty Acid Intake
16:35 Understanding prostaglandins and inflammation
21:23 Healthy vs Unhealthy Keto Diets
23:19 Comparing fish oils and flaxseed
26:25 Benefits of ketogenic diet for brain
29:28 Consulting your healthcare provider
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