ZOE Science & Nutrition
Paul Saladino MD Podcast
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast
Mastering Nutrition
Ben Greenfield Life

Seed Oils & Nutrition Myths

12 episodes

The great nutrition debates — seed oils, saturated fat, carbs vs fat, and what the evidence actually says.

The great nutrition debates — seed oils, saturated fat, carbs vs fat, and what the evidence actually says.

Episodes

1
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Recap: The truth about seed oils | Prof. Sarah Berry
ZOE Science & Nutrition Prof. Sarah Berry 2025-09-09

Prof. Sarah Berry joins ZOE Science & Nutrition to discuss the truth about seed oils | prof. sarah berry. Key topics include nutritional strategies based on current research; pr...

2
Paul Saladino MD Podcast
218. Could seed oils make you blind? With Chris Knobbe
Paul Saladino MD Podcast Chris Knobbe 2023-06-06

Paul Saladino talks with ophthalmologist Chris Knobbe about the connection between seed oil consumption and macular degeneration. They reference observational research to argue ...

3
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast
AMA 03 - New Food Guide Pyramid, Calories, Seed Oils, Hypertrophy and More
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast 2026-01-19

Layne Norton answers listener questions on the new food guide pyramid, calorie counting strategies, seed oil controversies, and hypertrophy vs. strength training for the general...

4
Mastering Nutrition
Why Doctors Think They Can Ignore the Studies Suggesting Seed Oils Cause Heart Disease
Mastering Nutrition Chris Masterjohn 2025-12-07

Chris Masterjohn critiques the medical establishment's dismissal of research linking seed oils to cardiovascular disease. He examines the studies, the flawed reasoning used to d...

5
Mastering Nutrition
The Problem With Seed Oils and Why They Are So Controversial
Mastering Nutrition Chris Masterjohn 2025-12-05

Chris Masterjohn breaks down the seed oil debate with scientific rigor. He examines the evidence on both sides, explains the mechanisms of potential harm, and provides practical...

6
Ben Greenfield Life
Health Myths That Waste Your Time: Supplements, Seed Oils, Cold Therapy, and More
Ben Greenfield Life Health Myths That Waste Your Time 2026-01-09

Ben Greenfield debunks common health myths about supplements, seed oils, and cold therapy. Separates evidence-based practices from popular misconceptions that waste time and money.

7
Ben Greenfield Life
Everything You Need To Know About SEED OILS (Including One Cool "Trick" To Make Them Less Damaging), With Dr. Nick Norwitz
Ben Greenfield Life Ben Greenfield 2025-12-18

Ben Greenfield provides a comprehensive look at seed oils - the controversy, the science, and what you actually need to know. Separates fact from fiction on this hotly debated topic.

8
FoundMyFitness
#033 Does Saturated Fat Cause Heart Disease?
FoundMyFitness Rhonda Patrick 2017-02-10

Rhonda Patrick covers does saturated fat cause heart disease?. Key topics include does saturated fat cause heart disease?; longevity and healthspan optimization strategies; nutr...

9
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Max Lugavere: Seed Oils, LDL Cholesterol & Inflammation
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka 2025-02-18

Max Lugavere joins Gary Brecka to break down the research on seed oils, LDL cholesterol, and chronic inflammation, discussing how cardiovascular health connects to diet and exercise.

10
Huberman Lab
Tools for Nutrition & Fitness | Dr. Layne Norton
Huberman Lab Dr. Layne Norton 2024-08-12

Andrew Huberman has a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Layne Norton, one of the world's foremost experts in nutrition and training, covering evidence evaluation, fat loss, mus...

11
Mitolife Radio
Q&A: What the Anti PUFA Crowd Gets Wrong and Melatonin Dosing for Kids
Mitolife Radio Matt Blackburn 2025-11-21

In this months Q&A episode I answer listener questions including: What are my thoughts on B vitamins? Should we supplement them or get them from food? What is one thing the anti...

12
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast
AMA 03 - New Food Guide Pyramid, Calories, Seed Oils, Hypertrophy and More
The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast 2026-01-19

Layne Norton answers listener questions on the new food guide pyramid, calorie counting strategies, seed oil controversies, and hypertrophy vs. strength training for the general...

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