Are seed oils really bad for you? Researchers unpack RFK Jr.'s claims

种子油真的对您有害吗?研究人员剖析了RFK Jr.的论点

Life Kit

2025-07-31

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have said that seed oils, like soybean, corn and sunflower oils, are poisoning Americans. But what does the research say? NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy speaks with nutrition and fatty acids scientists about the most common concerns with seed oils. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • You're listening to LifeKit from NPR.

  • Hey, it's Marielle.

  • One of the things we've been doing here at LifeKit is taking a look at topics that come up in the health and wellness space.

  • claims people make in common concerns, especially about diet or medication.

  • Today, we're talking about seed oils.

  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said that seed oils, like canola oil,

  • sunflower oil, and soybean oil, are poisoning Americans and can have dangerous health effects.

  • These oils are used a lot, especially in restaurants and in packaged foods.

  • So on this episode of Life Kit, seed oils.

  • What does the research say, and what can you do if you're concerned?

  • NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy has been digging into this topic.

  • I talked to her after the break.

  • Support for NPR and the following message come from the Walton Family Foundation,

  • working to create access to opportunity for people and communities by tackling tough social and environmental problems.

  • More information is at waltonfamilyfoundation.org.

  • Hey, Maria.

  • Hey.