The Evolutionary Argument Against Eating Seed Oils | Layne Norton, Ph.D.

This clip is from episode #380 ‒ The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D. In this clip, they discuss: - Seed Oils Are a Modern Addition – Highlights that humans did not evolve consuming meaningful amounts of seed oils, yet today they may account for 10–15% of total calories for some people - Modern Diets Are Fundamentally Different – Notes that even diets perceived as “natural” today differ dramatically from historical human diets - Evolution Prioritizes Reproduction, Not Longevity – Explains that biology is optimized for passing on g