the consumption of vegetable oils has increased drastically over the past few decades
with that said unfortunately most people are unaware that these oils are extremely
bad for the health of their body systems in fact studies have found that vegetable oil consumption
increases the risk of heart disease cancer and other chronic conditions
and unfortunately some researchers believe that the consumption of vegetable oil can negatively
affect the respiratory system as well and that is the topic of this video be sure to watch until the
end because there's one negative effect that may surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but first and foremost what are vegetable oils vegetable oils are highly processed oils that are
extracted from plants the most common types include canola soybean corn sunflower grape
seed and safflower these oils are often used in cooking or as an ingredient in processed foods
they're also found in many household products such as shampoo lotion and makeup you should know that
vegetable oils are high in calories yet low in nutrients and can lead to a number of symptoms and
unwanted health problems over time they are also high in unhealthy fats such as omega-6 fatty acids
and when consumed in large amounts these fats can cause increased inflammation throughout the body
and contribute to a number of chronic health problems so now let's talk about the effects of
these unhealthy fats on the lungs one of the main ways that vegetable oils can damage your lungs is
by increasing inflammation as previously mentioned vegetable oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids
while omega-3 fatty acids are considered healthy and have positive effects on the
body omega-6 fatty acids on the other hand have the opposite effect in fact researchers found
that omega-6 fatty acids can cause an increase in inflammation in the body chronic inflammation is
a major problem for pretty much every internal organ this includes the lungs which can lead
to a number of serious respiratory problems such as asthma copd and bronchitis studies have shown
that people with certain lung conditions such as asthma tend to have more frequent episodes when
levels of inflammation are increased inflammation can worsen symptoms such as bronchoconstriction
which is when the muscles around the airways tightened making it more difficult to breathe
consuming vegetable oils can also lead to increased mucus production multiple studies
have found that vegetable oils can increase the production of mucus mucous is a sticky substance
that lines the airways in order to keep debris and foreign substances from reaching the lungs
however when the body produces too much mucus it makes it difficult for air to flow in and out of
the lungs which makes it more difficult to breathe in people with respiratory conditions like asthma
and copd this can lead to more frequent and severe exacerbations other studies have found that people
with chronic lung disease who consume high amounts of vegetable oil have a greater decline in lung
function over time consuming vegetable oils can also lead to an increased risk of heart disease
that's right vegetable oils are packed with processed unhealthy fats that have been linked
to an increase in developing heart disease trans fats in particular are one of the most dangerous
types of fats for heart health they are found in many processed foods which have become a staple in
the diets of a large percentage of people around the world these fats can also increase the levels
of bad cholesterol in the blood and contribute to the development of plaque in your arteries
plaque buildup can narrow or block the arteries which often eventually can lead to a heart attack
or stroke the heart and lungs work together to pump oxygenated blood to the organs and tissues
of the body therefore it's not surprising that an unhealthy heart can lead to problems in the lungs
and vice versa if the heart isn't functioning properly it will be unable to pump oxygen carrying
red blood cells throughout the body which can lead to hypoxemia and results in respiratory failure
another thing to keep in mind is that vegetable oil is linked to increased weight gain over
time as previously mentioned these oils are high in calories and unhealthy fats
when consumed in large amounts they can contribute to weight gain several studies have shown that
people who consume a diet high in vegetable oils are more likely to be obese than those who do not
obesity is a major problem in many countries around the world and is a major risk factor for
heart disease stroke and other chronic health conditions additionally increased fat in the
thoracic region which is the area around the lungs can put extra pressure on the respiratory system
and make it more difficult to breathe that is because the extra fat tissue in this area makes
it more difficult for the chest to expend therefore the lungs can't take in as much
volume as they normally would be able to without the extra body fat switching gears just a bit
some scientists believe that vegetable oils may contain carcinogens which are cancer-causing
substances in fact one study found that the repeated heating of vegetable oils can generate
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which some researchers believe to have carsogenic effects
while more research is needed in this area it's clear that there are some potential risks
associated with the consumption of vegetable oils so now let's talk about protecting your lungs from
the dangers of these oils while vegetable oil can have many negative effects on your lungs
there are some things you can do to protect yourself the first is to avoid consuming these
oils as much as possible this means cooking with healthy fats instead such as olive oil
and avoiding processed foods that are high in these oils if you do consume foods that
contain vegetable oil make sure to balance them out with foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids
omega-3 fats have anti-inflammatory effects and can help offset some of the negative effects of
these unhealthy fats found in vegetable oil you can easily get omega-3 fatty acids from eating
fish and healthy nuts such as macadamia nuts you can also consider taking a fish oil supplement
to make sure you're getting enough of these healthy fats but just as long as it's recommended
by your physician you can also consider other lung healthy lifestyle changes such as avoid
smoking tobacco perform breathing exercises avoid air pollutants and perform physical activity
we've talked more about how to protect your lungs in other videos here on our channel
so definitely check those out if you want to learn more making these simple changes can help protect
your lungs from the harmful effects of vegetable oils over time but just to give a quick recap
vegetable oils can increase inflammation increase mucus production increase the risk of
heart disease which works closely with the lungs increase weight gain and increase the risk of
cancer each of these can negatively affect the lungs and respiratory system and these are just
a few of the many reasons why you can consider eliminating vegetable oils from your diet if you
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