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580: Why this MD avoids seed oils at all costs | Cate Shanahan, M.D.
About this episode
“Seed oils are the most problematic substances in the food supply,” explains Cate Shanahan, M.D.
Shanahan, M.D., board-certified family physician and influential medical thought leader, joins us to explain everything you need to know about seed oils, including the top eight oils to avoid, impact of oxidative stress, and:
- The hateful eight (~2:25)
- Why to avoid these oils (~3:40)
- What is crude oil (~6:00)
- The chemistry of oils (~7:20)
- The health impact of seed oils (~8:55)
- The truth about the 80/20 rule (~10:25)
- The history of seed oils (~12:45)
- The truth about cholesterol (~14:15)
- Why seed oils are so divisive (~19:20)
- The science & research (~25:10)
- Shanahan’s dream study (~32:00)
- Sneaky sources of seed oils (~38:10)
- The best oils to use (~42:10)
- Oxidative stress & insulin resistance (~44:20)
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Learn more about Dr. Cate (https://drcate.com/)
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Pick up her book, Dark Calories
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