Your Energy Oil Crisis - No One Talks About - Part 2

Maybe You don't eat seed oils. Did your Mom? Crisco (cottonseed. oil), corn oil anyone?

Here’s a breakdown of what science shows about seed oils (high in linoleic acid, LA) in a mother’s diet and how they affect the fetus, infant, and child later in life.

In the Womb (Prenatal Development

Placental Transfer of Linoleic Acid- LA easily crosses the placenta. If a mother consumes high amounts, the fetus’ tissues, including the brain and fat stores, become enriched with these unstable fats.
Oxidative Stress - Because LA oxidizes readily, it increases free radical formation, which can damage developing organs and mitochondria.
Epigenetic Programming: - Excess seed oils can influence how genes involved in metabolism are “set,” predisposing the child to insulin resistance and obesity later in life.

Infancy & Early Childhood

Brain Development- The developing brain is very sensitive to oxidative damage. High maternal seed oil intake means more oxidized fats are incorporated into the child’s brain lipids, which may affect cognition and memory over time.
Immune System Programming - LA-derived omega-6 metabolites (like arachidonic acid and oxidized byproducts) skew immune development toward chronic inflammation.
Mitochondrial Vulnerability- Early exposure to rancid-prone fats sets the stage for energy-production problems in cells — laying groundwork for metabolic diseases.

Later Years (Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood)

Obesity & Fatty Liver: Studies show higher maternal seed oil intake correlates with greater risk of obesity, fatty liver, and metabolic syndrome in children. The “fatty acid fingerprint” set in early life persists.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk: Because seed oils disrupt insulin signaling and damage pancreatic mitochondria, children exposed early are more prone to insulin resistance.
Neurodevelopment & Behavior: Elevated oxidized fats in the brain have been linked to attention and learning difficulties, and may increase long-term risk of neurodegenerative issues.
Joint & Autoimmune Issues: A pro-inflammatory fatty acid balance in early years can set the stage for arthritis, asthma, and autoimmune conditions later.

FitnHealthy Forever Tip

High seed oil intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding “programs” the child’s metabolism toward energy inefficiency and inflammation.

This makes them more vulnerable to obesity, diabetes, cognitive decline, and chronic disease decades later.

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