As the conversation around the healthfulness of seed oils grows, the investment in the edible oils market is backed by strong, peer-reviewed science.
Research continues to reaffirm the health benefits of seed oils, particularly soybean oil, emphasizing its value in the food industry and strengthening consumer trust in U.S. Soy. This Soy Foods Month, the United Soybean Board is highlighting the essential role of soybean oil in American diets. This product continues to benefit consumer health and drive profitability for U.S. farmers.
“The Soy Checkoff invests to protect U.S. soybean farmers’ stake in the edible oils market and uphold the reputation of the healthfulness of soybean oil,” says Sara Stelter, United Soybean Board farmer-leader, Soy Nutrition Institute Global board member, and Wisconsin farmer. “Together with our partners, we’re working to reclaim the narrative around seed oils and make sure consumers have a correct understanding of decades of research supporting seed oils.”
Forty-five percent of the soy oil market goes toward cooking oils, baking, frying, salad dressings, and margarine.
Recent peer-reviewed studies coordinated by SNI Global published in the British Journal of Nutrition and Nutrition Today confirm that seed oils high in unsaturated fatty acids — such as soybean oil — offer significant health benefits. Research shows linoleic acid, the primary omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid in soybean oil, lowers cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
In addition, soybean oil has a qualified health claim backed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that eating about 1½ tablespoons daily of soybean oil, which contains unsaturated fat, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
“Emerging research highlights the significant health benefits of seed oils, particularly those rich in the essential omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid, such as soybean oil,” says Dr. Mark Messina, director of nutrition science and research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. “These oils not only contribute to lowering cholesterol levels but also play a crucial role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases when included in a balanced diet.”
Learn more: sniglobal.org/seedoils
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