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Seed oils such as canola, corn, and soybean are ultra-processed and high in unstable omega-6 fats. Heating or prolonged storage causes them to oxidize, creating free radicals that lead to oxidative stress, damaging proteins, cells, and DNA. These oils also promote chronic inflammation by disrupting the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, leading to inflammation in the gut, brain, joints, and blood vessels. Seed oils worsen insulin resistance, damage mitochondria, and accelerate aging. Their increased use in food production has contributed to rising rates of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic dysfunction. Companies use them because they are inexpensive and extend shelf life, but they negatively impact health.