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Seed oils may be harmful for children — Whalespan

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Seed oils may be harmful for children

Paul Saladino12m · 2023-12-23

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✓Well SupportedLinoleic acid in seed oils increases anandamide and 2-AG in the brain, which binds to CB1 receptors and induces hunger.✓Well SupportedThe drug rimonabant, a CB1 receptor antagonist, was effective at reversing obesity and diabetes by affecting the cannabinoid receptor.✓Well SupportedDihydro vitamin K1 can inhibit the formation of vitamin K2 in the human body.✓Well SupportedSugar and high fructose corn syrup activate dopamine reward centers in a child's brain similarly to an adult drug addict.Partially Supported

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Early onset of puberty in girls, as young as age eight, is becoming common and is being redefined as normal by some medical professionals.

◐Partially SupportedGestational diabetes, miscarriages, erectile dysfunction, and PCOS are increasing significantly, indicating a decline in metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedThe prevalence of childhood obesity and consumption of highly processed foods is a significant issue, affecting children as young as four years old.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 90% of US government agricultural subsidies go to corn, soy, and wheat, which are foundational to ultra-processed foods and seed oils.

◐Partially SupportedThe combination of processed foods and seed oils acts as an addictive weapon that erodes metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedErectile dysfunction is a sign of metabolic health issues, not a deficiency of drugs like Viagra.

◐Partially SupportedGovernment programs like federal school lunch subsidies and food stamps allocate over $100 billion annually, with 70% directed towards ultra-processed foods.

◐Partially SupportedSperm count is plummeting.

◐Partially SupportedChildren are increasingly prescribed SSRIs and stimulants like Adderall, with a significant percentage of high school seniors using Adderall.

◐Partially SupportedThere is a significant global fertility crisis, especially in the United States.

◐Partially SupportedHigh fructose corn syrup and seed oils may increase endogenous cannabinoids, leading to increased hunger and metabolic decline.