Seed oils are industrial vegetable oils extracted from seeds using chemical solvents. They're the #1 source of omega-6 fatty acids in the American diet — and the subject of growing health concerns.
| Name | Safety | Details |
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| Soybean Oil | ⚠️ Caution | The most widely consumed oil in the US. High omega-6 content may promote inflammation.... |
| Canola Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A common cooking oil high in omega-6 fatty acids. Controversial in health-conscious communities as a... |
| Sunflower Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A common cooking oil. High-oleic varieties are healthier than conventional high-linoleic versions.... |
| Corn Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A refined seed oil high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats. Linked to inflammation when consumed in exc... |
| Cottonseed Oil | 🔶 Warning | A seed oil from cotton plants (not a food crop). May contain pesticide residues. High in omega-6 fat... |
| Safflower Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A seed oil high in omega-6 linoleic acid. High-oleic varieties are healthier. Used in processed snac... |
| Grapeseed Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A byproduct of winemaking. Very high in omega-6 (70%). Marketed as healthy but highly inflammatory r... |
| Palm Oil | ⚠️ Caution | A widely used vegetable oil with environmental and health concerns. High in saturated fat.... |
| Rice Bran Oil | ✅ Safe | An oil extracted from rice husks. Contains gamma-oryzanol. Better fatty acid profile than many seed ... |
| Partially Hydrogenated Oil | 🔴 Avoid | The primary dietary source of artificial trans fats. Banned by FDA in 2018 but still found in some p... |
| Interesterified Fat | ⚠️ Caution | A replacement for trans fats created by chemically rearranging fatty acids. Limited safety research ... |