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Seed oils vs cigarette smoke — Whalespan

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Seed oils vs cigarette smoke

Paul Saladino10m · 2023-06-08

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✓Well SupportedSeed oils are included in baby formulas to match the linoleic acid content of human breast milk.✓Well SupportedThe amount of acrolein in a large order of In-N-Out French fries on a Tuesday afternoon is equivalent to a pack of cigarettes.✓Well SupportedHunter-gatherer breast milk contains significantly lower amounts of linoleic acid (2-3% of calories) compared to westernized women's breast milk (10-15% of calories).✓Well SupportedMaternal linoleic acid intake is strongly correlated with childhood obesity.Well Supported

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The quantity of fat and DHA in breast milk is directly correlated with the amount of fat consumed by the mother.

◐Partially SupportedInfant formula is the single most processed food on the planet, often replacing natural animal fats with vegetable oils.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming heated vegetable oils, particularly in fast food, is considered more dangerous than smoking cigarettes due to the accumulation of oils and the resulting pro-oxidated, pro-inflammatory environment.

◐Partially SupportedObesity in infants and toddlers is likely caused by early consumption of formula made from vegetable oils, sugar, and refined flours.

◐Partially SupportedOils from french fries can deposit in body fat and take three years to turn over.

◐Partially SupportedA person's family may be more concerned about them smoking a cigarette than eating french fries, reflecting a societal gap in understanding the health risks of certain foods.

✕Not SupportedModern medical education often neglects the impact of diet on health.

◐Partially SupportedAcrolein, produced by burning tobacco, is an advanced lipid oxidation product also found in heated vegetable oils.

◐Partially SupportedOxidation is the primary harm from smoking cigarettes, with effects lasting about six months after cessation.