Popular Cooking Oil Can Wreck Your Gut, Leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In an extensive study at the University of California, Riverside, researchers have found that high consumption of soybean oil can lead to an increase in harmful bacteria in the gut, potentially causing colitis and IBD. The linoleic acid in soybean oil was identified as the primary concern, with researchers observing that excess amounts negatively affect the gut microbiome.UC Riverside-led mouse study reports diets high in soybean oil decrease endocannabinoids in the gut and can lead to colitis.High consumption of soybean…