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Grapeseed Oil: Dubious Distinction for Heart Health
Made from the seeds of grapes—a byproduct of winemaking—grapeseed oil contains about 70% linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid. That’s good...up to a point. Many experts believe Americans consume far too many omega-6s (about 10 times more than we need) and entirely too few omega-3s. Other common sources of linoleic acid are sunflower, safflower, corn, cottonseed and soybean oils. Some proponents suggest that unlike these other polyunsaturated fats, which tend to lower HDLs (high-density lipoproteins, the "good" cholesterol), grapeseed oil may offer an additional benefit by raising HDLs. However, there’s very little research to support that contention.
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Avoid Deadly Botulism
It’s actually not the bacteria that cause the problem; it’s a toxin produced by the bacteria. If you eat contaminated food, symptoms may begin six hours to two weeks later and include altered vision, droopy eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and muscle weakness starting at the shoulders and progressing downward. Untreated, it can kill.
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