Why Dr. Gundry Says Organic Canola Oil May Be Good for You | Canola Oil Myths & Heart Health Explained. Canola oil has long been criticized — even by Dr. Gundry himself in The Plant Paradox. But new insights about organic canola oil, its health benefits, and how it compares to other seed oils like soybean, corn, or safflower oil, are changing the conversation.
In this episode of the Dr. Gundry Podcast, Dr. Gundry breaks down the surprising health benefits of cold-pressed organic canola oil, why it may actually support heart health, and why the real issue isn’t the oil — it’s how it’s processed.
You’ll learn why glyphosate in non-organic oils is a serious health concern, how alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from canola oil impacts cardiovascular health, and why you should rethink everything you thought you knew about seed oils.
00:00 – Why Dr. Gundry changed his mind about canola oil
01:40 – Rapeseed vs. canola oil: debunking common myths
03:10 – The Lyon Heart Study and ALA’s powerful effects
05:15 – Health benefits of organic canola oil: Omega-3s, vitamin E & phytosterols
07:00 – The dangers of glyphosate in conventional oils
08:00 – Dr. Gundry’s final thoughts on cooking oils & your health
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why cold-pressed organic canola oil may support cardiovascular health
The truth about omega-3 fatty acids in canola oil (specifically ALA)
What the Lyon Diet Heart Study revealed about rapeseed oil and heart disease
Why most people confuse GMO canola oil with natural hybrids
The impact of glyphosate (Roundup) on gut health and long-term disease risk
Why seed oils like canola aren’t inherently bad — it’s about how they’re grown and processed
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