Low-ModerateGBS: 70 (Moderate-High Risk)nutrition

Seed Oil Elimination

Developer: Various (Tucker Goodrich, Paul Saladino, others)

2+ years for full cellular replacement, benefits may be seen sooner

Protocol Overview

Elimination of industrial seed oils (linoleic acid-rich omega-6) claimed to drive modern chronic disease through oxidative stress and inflammation. Remove canola, soy, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, safflower oils.

Conditions Treated

Inflammation

cardiovascular disease

metabolic syndrome

obesity

Protocol Steps

Identify and eliminate seed oils: Canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, rice bran oils

Read labels obsessively: Seed oils are in 80%+ of processed foods, restaurant foods, salad dressings

Replace with: Butter, ghee, tallow, lard, coconut oil, olive oil (low-heat only), avocado oil (controversial - some consider seed oil)

Cooking: Use tallow/ghee for high-heat, butter/olive oil for low-heat, coconut oil for medium

Dining out: Extremely difficult - ask restaurants what oils they use (most use soybean/canola), choose plain meats/vegetables

Transition period: Takes 2+ years to fully replace seed oils in cell membranes (half-life ~600 days)

Expect: Skin may temporarily worsen as old oils purge, then improve

Monitor: Inflammatory markers (CRP, ox-LDL), symptoms, energy levels

Whole foods: Easiest adherence is whole, unprocessed foods cooked at home

Community: Connect with others doing this (Twitter/X has active community)

Key Resources

Tucker Goodrich's research blog, "The Big Fat Surprise" by Nina Teicholz, Paul Saladino podcast, traditional diet advocates

Contraindications & Risks

Extremely difficult in modern food system, social dining challenges, expensive (cooking everything from scratch)

Important Notes

Seed oils are new to human diet (post-1900), now ~20% of calories. High linoleic acid oxidizes easily, incorporates into cell membranes. Correlates with chronic disease rise. Mechanism is plausible. No RCTs yet. Requires major lifestyle change. Growing movement online. Ancestral diet approach.

Also Effective For

Eczema / Psoriasis Obesity / Weight Loss Resistance

Critical Safety Warning

This protocol is documented for educational purposes only. The Gabriel Bullshit Score (GBS) of 70 reflects significant institutional response and controversy. Some alternative health protocols have resulted in serious harm or death.

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any treatment. Do not delay or forego proven medical care.

Quick Overview

Evidence LevelLow-Moderate

GBS Score70 / 100

Categorynutrition

DeveloperVarious (Tucker Goodrich, Paul Saladino, others)

Duration2+ years for full cellular replacement, benefits may be seen sooner

About GBS Score

The Gabriel Bullshit Score reflects the magnitude of institutional response, controversy, and documented concerns. Higher scores indicate greater institutional pushback, not necessarily inefficacy. This is a research tool, not medical advice.