The primary fatty acid in most vegetable oils is linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fat. The omega-6 content of vegetable oils is what makes them so problematic.

Omega-6 fats, while necessary in extremely small amounts, contribute to general inflammation when eaten in excess.

I see "inflammation" brought up all the time in nutrition discussions. What's getting inflamed exactly and how?

Why is Vegetable Oil Unhealthy?

> The primary fatty acid in most vegetable oils is linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fat. The omega-6 content of vegetable oils is what makes them so problematic.

> Omega-6 fats, while necessary in extremely small amounts, contribute to general inflammation when eaten in excess. 

I see "inflammation" brought up all the time in nutrition discussions. What's getting inflamed exactly and how?