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by BobbyTables2 786 days ago
Just wait until one of them are n proven beneficial! /s

On the flip side, only has to look at mustard oil to see regulatory capture in action…

It has to be labeled “for external use only” but “canola” oil is perfectly fit for consumption!

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That is from health concerns over its high erucic acid content, which is fair as there is some evidence of concern with it possibly causing hyperlipidemia of the heart.

At the same time though, there are thousands of years of history of people eating it their entire lives and not necessarily dying of fatty hearts, so take that with a grain of salt.