Can Seed Oils Contribute to Autism?

Rates of autism are skyrocketing.

In the 1970s, 1 in 10,000 children had it. In 2020, this shot up to 1 in 54.

That’s a 18,420% increase in 50 years.

As I’ve covered before, this is not a random phenomenon. There are things in our environment that are causing this problem.

New research suggests that polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) could be one of them.

Seed oils are the #1 source of PUFAs in our diets. Today, humans consume far more PUFA than we ever have in history, which is contributing to a number of health problems.

A study published in July revealed the correlation between high concentrations of diHETrE (a PUFA metabolite) in umbilical cord fluid and the severity of autism in children.

Mothers who eat PUFAs during pregnancy deliver the toxic compounds to their child. This can lead to neuroinflammation and developmental disorders, depending on the amount of PUFA and detoxification genes of the child.

PUFAs also accumulate in breast milk. In this study, lactating women consumed a diet rich in linoleic acid (a type of PUFA), and they found the lactic acid content in their breast milk increased by 32%.

Linoleic acid is known to cause…

Sounds scary, right?

Now look at the USDA’s Tips for Pregnant Moms:

“Choose vegetable oils instead of butter.”

The USDA has no idea what they’re talking about—don’t take their advice. In fact, do the opposite:

Eliminate seed oils from your diet and prioritize healthy fats.

Avoid processed foods containing seed oils, cook with healthy oils (olive, avocado, coconut), and incorporate animal fats (butter, ghee, tallow).

If you want to learn more about this topic, I invite you to read some of my previous articles:

• PUFAs and Weight Gain

• The History Behind Seed Oils

• The Difference Between Monogastric and Polygastric Animals

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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