The idea that linoleic acid (found in seed oils) causes systemic inflammation is contradicted by clinical data, which show instead a correlation between high blood levels of linoleic acid and a decrease in inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein.

noli's read

Gabrielle Lyon's analysis relies on an important distinction between theoretical mechanisms (the supposed oxidation of lipids) and direct clinical observations. Current research, notably meta-analyses and observational studies cited by experts such as Kevin Maki, does not confirm a direct link between seed oil consumption and systemic inflammation in humans. On the contrary, some studies suggest that linoleic acid may have neutral or even beneficial effects on metabolic health when it replaces saturated fats. However, the debate remains complex because overall diet quality and the degree of food processing are difficult variables to isolate. What is sometimes exaggerated in wellness discourse is the idea of an intrinsic and universal toxicity of these oils without taking into account the overall dietary context. Science shows that the evidence for generalized systemic inflammation caused specifically by these oils is tenuous, making alarmist claims premature.

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