The Seed Oil Scandal

How AHA corruption has poisoned Americans for decades

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Perhaps in the wake of COVID it comes as no surprise that, rather than promote health, a trusted American institution helped orchestrate one of the greatest dietary scams of the century, convincing millions to trade life-sustaining fats for toxic industrial byproducts that now fuel an epidemic of chronic disease. This is the story of how seed oils, so-called “healthy” alternatives to traditional fats, have slithered their way into our diets under the guise of science-based dietary guidelines, thanks to the American Heart Association (AHA). Ostensibly, the AHA exists to provide Americans with guidelines on improving their heart health and longevity.

Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a tale of corruption, corporate greed, and a nation unknowingly poisoned.