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InflammatoryScore: 8/10
Vegetable Oil (Soybean/Corn)
8/10
Inflammation
Inflammatory
Category
1 tablespoon (14g)
Serving size
3
Key nutrients
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Refined vegetable oils like soybean and corn oil are very high in omega-6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation when consumed in excess — which is extremely common in modern diets.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 8/10
- Category
- Inflammatory
- Serving size
- 1 tablespoon (14g)
Key nutrients
Omega-6 Fatty AcidsVitamin EVitamin K
Tips
Replace with extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. Check labels on packaged foods — soybean oil is in almost everything. Avoid deep-frying. Use olive oil for dressings and low-heat cooking.
Benefits
- High smoke point for cooking
- Widely available and affordable
Concerns
- Very high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (promotes inflammation)
- Highly processed and refined with chemical solvents
- Oxidizes easily during cooking creating harmful compounds
- Ubiquitous in processed foods
- Disrupts healthy omega-6:omega-3 balance
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