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Why are seed oils used in food, and why are they beneficial to your health?

April 25, 2025 01:44 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

Soybean oil and its impact on health have been in the spotlight, but it is not the first time seed oils have come under fire.

The Iowa Soybean Association shows us the science behind why seed oils are used in food production and the health benefits they provide.

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