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Are seed oils really bad for you? Researchers unpack RFK Jr.'s claims
15 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have said that seed oils, like soybean, corn and sunflower oils, are poisoning Americans. But what does the research say? NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy speaks with nutrition and fatty acids scientists about the most common concerns with seed oils.

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