How Vegetable Oil May Affect Gut and Brain

When we see the word “vegetable” on a label, we might assume it’s healthy. But when it comes to oils and fats, it’s a different story.

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Take a closer look at the labels on products at your favorite grocery store, and you will struggle to find more than a handful that don’t contain vegetable oil. It’s an ingredient found everywhere, from packaged foods to dishes prepared at most restaurants, including takeout.

In 2023, Americans consumed about 12.25 million metric tons of soybean oil, the most common vegetable oil in the United States.