There's a big difference between a cold-pressed seed oil and a seed oil that's been in a restaurant fryer for a week
PUFA degradation into toxic aldehydes usually requires 1-2+ hours (depending on temperature), and the fats themselves aren't inherently inflammatory
PUFA degradation into toxic aldehydes usually requires 1-2+ hours (depending on temperature), and the fats themselves aren't inherently inflammatory
This means that you shouldn't use these oils for long periods of time, or at least opt for more saturated oils if you do
Studies on oxidation of plant-based oils rank olive oil as having the least potential for oxidation, with coconut, palm, and avocado oil ranking high as well
Studies on oxidation of plant-based oils rank olive oil as having the least potential for oxidation, with coconut, palm, and avocado oil ranking high as well
If you're going to use other seed oils, I'd opt for cold-pressed rather than solvent extracted
Avoid hydrogenated oils/spreads as their processing creates trans fats which are associated with cardiovascular inflammation (if you use any opt for emulsified)
Avoid hydrogenated oils/spreads as their processing creates trans fats which are associated with cardiovascular inflammation (if you use any opt for emulsified)
If you want to be extra careful, I'd select seed oils that specifically contain plenty of antioxidants, like sunflower or sesame seed oil
Macademia nut oil is also excellent, and contains rarely discussed omega-7 fats which may have protective effects on metabolism
Macademia nut oil is also excellent, and contains rarely discussed omega-7 fats which may have protective effects on metabolism
If you're going to use oils that contain a decent amount of omega-6 makes sure to pair them with seafood for active EPA and DHA
The omega-3 and 6 fats are both used to produce molecules that regulate the immune system, and an imbalanced ratio can skew inflammatory response
The omega-3 and 6 fats are both used to produce molecules that regulate the immune system, and an imbalanced ratio can skew inflammatory response
I'd shoot for a 1:1-1:4 ratio, which isn't at all difficult to hit with a few servings of seafood per week
Plant omega-3 fats found in hemp, flax, and chia seeds do NOT count towards this ratio, as they are poorly converted, though still beneficial in other ways
Plant omega-3 fats found in hemp, flax, and chia seeds do NOT count towards this ratio, as they are poorly converted, though still beneficial in other ways
Lastly, I'd avoid excessive use of cooking oils in general, as often they are essentially just a source of empty calories
This doesn't mean you have to avoid them completely, but try to get some of your fats from whole foods as well, rather than just isolated oils
This doesn't mean you have to avoid them completely, but try to get some of your fats from whole foods as well, rather than just isolated oils
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