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Main related paper:

Beneficial effects of linoleic acid on cardiometabolic health: an update - PubMed

Episode main link (you can find other podcast platforms there): https://theproof.com/seed-oils-dangerous-or-misunderstood-bill-harris-phd-on-the-truth-about-omega-6-fats/

• Omega-6 Fats and Health Overview (00:00)
• Why the Review Was Updated (01:22)
• What Is Linoleic Acid? (06:47)
• Linoleic Intake Over Time & Health Links (12:45)
• Research Methods and Key Evidence (16:25)
• Omega-6 and Inflammation Explained (41:00)
• Common Myths About Seed Oils (44:37)
• The Oxidation Concern with Seed Oils (49:20)
• Omega-6 vs Omega-3: The Real Story (53:39)
• Blood Sugar, Insulin & Linoleic Acid (01:03:48)
• Heart Health and Linoleic Benefits (01:05:44)
• Cancer Risk and Seed Oils (01:13:49)
• Public Health and Future Research (01:16:55)
• How to Use Vegetable Oils Wisely (01:25:17)
• Wrap-Up and Takeaway Advice (01:32:22)

In this episode, we cover:

• The origins of omega-6 controversy and the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio
• Whether linoleic acid is truly “pro-inflammatory”
• What the highest quality human studies say about disease risk and mortality
• Oxidation, lipid peroxidation, and the truth about heating seed oils
• How linoleic acid compares to saturated fat in terms of your risk of disease
• Why removing seed oils from the food supply could backfire
• The real drivers of chronic disease—and what actually deserves our attention
• How Dr Harris recommends you think about choosing cooking oils at the grocery store

We also address the broader issue of cherry-picked mechanistic studies and why outcome data—like heart attacks and mortality—need to be front and centre when we assess health claims. Bill brings deep expertise and scientific humility to this conversation. If you’ve felt confused by the anti-seed oil narrative, this episode will hopefully bring clarity and reduce some of the fear.