Seed Oils in Patient Conversations: A Guide for Health Professionals
For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 11, 2025Scientific consensus supports the health benefits of moderate seed oil consumption, with organizations like the American Heart Association endorsing their role in a healthy diet. Yet, seed oils are at the center of a growing wave of nutrition questions—surfacing in patient conversations, social media feeds and clinic visits. Claims surrounding inflammation concerns and ancestral diets are gaining traction, often without scientific context.
To help health professionals navigate these complex conversations, Soy Connection partnered with the Exam Room Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, for a special episode featuring registered dietitian Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CPT. The discussion dissects patient concerns and highlights evidence-based insights about seed oils and their role in a healthy diet, covering:
- What seed oils are—including soybean, canola, corn, sesame, and grapeseed
- How processing methods like hexane extraction work and why they’re regulated for safety
- What the science says about omega-6s and inflammation
- The context behind omega-6 to omega-3 ratios
- How ancestral diet arguments compare to modern nutrition science
- Whether seed oils are suitable for high-heat cooking and how to store them
- How to respond to claims that seed oils are “industrial byproducts”
- What to consider when patients ask if seed oils belong in a healthy diet
Why This Episode Matters
This episode is designed to help clinicians respond confidently and clearly when patients ask questions surrounding seed oils’ place in their nutritional plans.
By focusing on credible, digestible insights, the segment encourages a broader view of dietary patterns and supports balanced, nutrient-rich eating habits tailored to individual goals.
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