Soybean Oil

Listed as a source of omega-3 ALA (0.31 g per 1 tsp) and vitamin E (1.1 mg per 1 tbsp, 6% DV)

Why It Matters for Longevity

Listed as a source of omega-3 ALA (0.31 g per 1 tsp) and vitamin E (1.1 mg per 1 tbsp, 6% DV) Plant oil with ALA omega-3 and vitamin E. Soybean oil has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of ~7:1; excessive use relative to olive oil may promote inflammation; canola or walnut oil provide better omega-3 balance (PubMed) Soybean oil vitamin E (primarily gamma-tocopherol) has antioxidant properties; however, high linoleic acid content may increase lipid peroxidation at cooking temperatures (PubMed)

How to Use It

Pairs well with vegetables, tofu, salad greens. Use as a oil in your daily meals according to the Longevity Diet guidelines.

What to Pair It With

Synergies

• Olive Oil (antagonism): Olive oil is the preferred cooking fat in Longevity Diet; soybean oil's high omega-6 content makes it a less favorable alternative - Omega-3-Fatty-Acids (complement): ALA in soybean oil contributes modestly to omega-3 status; best used sparingly alongside marine omega-3 sources - Walnut-Oil (complement): Both are plant-based omega-3 containing oils; walnut oil has a more favorable omega-6:omega-3 ratio

Flavor Profile

Taste: neutral, very mild. Aroma: neutral, faintly beany. Texture: liquid, light. Category: cooking oil.

The Science

• PubMed: Soybean oil has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of ~7:1; excessive use relative to olive oil may promote inflammation; canola or walnut oil provide better omega-3 balance - PubMed: Soybean oil vitamin E (primarily gamma-tocopherol) has antioxidant properties; however, high linoleic acid content may increase lipid peroxidation at cooking temperatures - Book claim (medium confidence): Listed as a source of omega-3 ALA (0.31 g per 1 tsp) and vitamin E (1.1 mg per 1 tbsp, 6% DV)

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