#192 Seed Oils: The Real Story – What’s Actually Worth Paying Attention To

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. Today, I’m joined by the Red Dot Fitness crew — CeCe, Ryan, and Steven — and we’re diving into a topic that’s been stirring up the nutrition space for a while now: seed oils.

You’ve probably seen the arguments — some folks are planting flags hard on either side. Seed oils are either public enemy number one… or not worth worrying about at all. So what’s the real deal?

In this episode, we break down the noise, sift through the latest research, and share how our perspectives have shifted — or stayed the same. I’ve taken a strong stance on this before, and while I haven’t jumped ship completely, there is new info worth considering.

Enjoy the show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:01 Seed Oil Debate

00:51 Inflammation & Leaky Gut

03:27 New Research on Seed Oils

06:19 RFK, Fast Food & Public Perception

12:41 What Are Seed Oils & Their Effects?

15:36 Historical Use of Seed Oils

19:18 Overconsumption in Modern Diets

23:29 Saturated Fats vs Seed Oils

29:04 Ultra-Processed Foods & Reheated Oils

34:55 Omega-6 vs Omega-3 Balance

39:44 Politics & Health Narratives

41:36 Final Takeaways on Dietary Balance