Research shows that seed oil is beneficial for health
A new study from the School of Public Health at Indiana University-Bloomington (USA) shows that seed oil can bring health benefits when used properly. Scientists surveyed nearly 1,900 adults, measuring linoleic acid levels in their blood. linoleic acid is a type of omega-6 polyunsaturated fat found in canola oil, sunflower oil and corn oil.
The results showed that people with higher levels of linoleic acid often have lower signs of inflammation and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Kevin Maki, lead author of the study, is a visiting professor at Indiana-Bloomington University and a senior scientist at Midwest Biomedical Research. He believes that removing seed oil from the diet is unnecessary. According to him, current evidence not only shows that seed oil is not harmless but can also bring benefits if used properly.
No need to completely avoid seed oil
Currently, many people are concerned about seed oils because they appear frequently in processed foods such as fast food and packaged cakes. However, experts say that these foods are the cause of health damage, not the seed oil itself.
Nutritionist Grace Derocha, a spokesperson for the US Institute of Nutrition and Dietetics, said that moderate use of seed oil can be part of a healthy diet.
She also affirmed that no single food can determine a person's overall health. Replacing saturated fats such as butter or animal fat with vegetable oils such as canola oil or soybean oil will help reduce the risk of heart disease and some other diseases.
