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They're higher in inflammatory fats (most seed oils are predominantly composed of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats/inflammatory fats). While our bodies do need some inflammatory and anti-inflammatory fats (sort of like we need Cholesterol) we do not need too much. Calling them toxic is a step too far, but all foods should be consumed in moderation.
https://www.matherhospital.org/wellness-at-mather/diet-nutrition/the-connection-between-diet-and-inflammation/
this is my understanding, it's not that they're bad, but that they are in everything.
Yes, just as sugar is good for you, but only in the right proportion.
If you consider calling them “toxic” too far, is that because you don’t want to be associated with the woo use of the word, or what?
To me a substance that reduces your health when ingested is toxic, no?
You might want to re-read where I said
To quote this article: https://www.realsimple.com/are-seed-oils-bad-for-you-6835267
"While it’s important to reduce chronic inflammation in our bodies, inflammation does serve us in notable ways, and we actually need some of both kinds of fats. (When we experience physical, chemical, or heat trauma, the inflammatory response that our bodies carry out helps prevent damage from spreading to nearby tissues, works to remove cellular waste and pathogens, and springs the healing process into action.) "
In fact, not removing cellular waste is bad.
What we don't need are the excessive servings we currently get. If people eat a bottle of aspirin, it will likely kill them, but there's no need to label aspirin as toxic, if taken in moderation.