Are Seed Oils Really Bad for You? A Science-Based Look with Dr. Mary Pardee
October 16, 2025 · 39 min
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Seed oils are blamed for everything wrong with modern health, but what does the science actually say?
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In this episode
- What the data really show about omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation
- How to tell the difference between a solid nutrition study and a headline
- The truth about oil processing and where trans fat concerns come from
- Why viral health trends often get the science backwards
About this episode
In this episode of the Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno welcomes back Dr. Mary Pardee to take a hard look at one of the most polarizing debates in nutrition: seed oils. Are they the villains behind inflammation and heart disease—or have we been misled by oversimplified health claims?
Dr. Pardee breaks down what the data actually show, from omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation to the real story behind trans fats and oil processing. She and Jeff also discuss the pitfalls of viral nutrition trends, how to interpret studies without getting lost in headlines, and why critical thinking is essential in an age of health misinformation.
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