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High Soybean Oil Diets Linked to Gut Health Risks

10/18/2025

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University of California, Riverside researchers found that high soybean oil diets harm gut health and may raise IBD risk.
Linoleic acid in soybean oil promotes harmful Escherichia coli growth while depleting beneficial bacteria and weakening the intestinal barrier.
The study links rising U.S. soybean oil consumption to increased IBD cases.
Experts advise limiting soybean oil and choosing healthier fats, such as olive or avocado oil, as published in Gut Microbes.

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University of California, Riverside researchers found that high soybean oil diets harm gut health and may raise IBD risk.
Linoleic acid in soybean oil promotes harmful Escherichia coli growth while depleting beneficial bacteria and weakening the intestinal barrier.
The study links rising U.S. soybean oil consumption to increased IBD cases.
Experts advise limiting soybean oil and choosing healthier fats, such as olive or avocado oil, as published in Gut Microbes.