Are Seed Oils Bad for You? Debunking a Viral Social Media Myth
Scientific American Ideas • 1/14/2026
Summary
A food scientist addresses the negative perceptions of seed oils circulating on social media. The scientist explains what research indicates about the health implications of seed oils.
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