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Are seed oils messing with your brain?
The hidden link between fast food and mood

Good morning friends,
We’ve all heard seed oils are bad for the body.
But what if I told you they’re also rewiring your brain?

The shocking UC Riverside study
Researchers found that soybean oil-one of the most common seed oils-does more than just inflame your gut.
It actually disrupts the expression of nearly 100 genes in the brain.
Some of these genes are tied directly to:
Mood regulation
Stress response
Cognitive function
One gene in particular regulates oxytocin—the “love hormone” that drives bonding, trust, and emotional balance.
When it’s suppressed? Think anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
Where seed oils are hiding
It’s not just in bottled “vegetable oil.”
You’ll find them in:
Restaurant fryers
Packaged snacks
Sauces, dressings, and even “healthy” protein bars
If you eat out often, chances are you’re consuming them daily—sometimes multiple times a day.
Simple swaps that protect your brain
Cook with butter, ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil instead of vegetable oil
Choose grilled over fried when eating out
Add vitamin E to your routine-studies show it can help protect against oxidative stress caused by seed oils.
Bonus: Vitamin E may also shield you from EMF damage
These shifts may feel “inconvenient,” but they’re worth it. Because protecting your brain is priceless.
The bigger picture
Your brain is your most valuable asset.
Every thought, every decision, every relationship flows from it.
Why fuel it with oils designed for machines, not humans?
struggling with brain fog, low mood, or stubborn anxiety?
Book a call with my team and let’s uncover whether hidden food toxins-like seed oils-are affecting your brain and body.
To your health,
