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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 40 MIN

Seed Oils: Know the Facts

from Mayo Clinic on Nutrition · host Mayo Clinic Press

You might have noticed that “seed oils” are all over social media lately — and not in a good way. So are they really as bad for you as influencers say? In this episode of On Nutrition, clinical scientist Dr. Jessie Burns explains the pros and cons of seed oils, the importance of balancing omega-6s with omega-3s, and why roasting your Brussels sprouts in canola oil isn’t the problem. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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