Rainger Haslam, CMA, CPT: Seed Oils, Lipidology, and Navigating Health Influencer Claims - A Candid Conversation

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In this insightful episode, I am honored to welcome Rainger Haslam, a fervent advocate for science-based health information and a critical voice against the spread of misinformation in the health and wellness community. With a background deeply rooted in the scientific study of nutrition and health, Rainger brings a critical eye to the often murky waters of health claims made by influencers.

Rainger dissects the misconceptions surrounding seed oils and cholesterol, offering a clear, evidence-based viewpoint on their roles and impacts on health. By challenging widely held beliefs propagated by health influencers, he sheds light on the importance of understanding the science behind health claims. Rainger's approach emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking and the value of scientific literacy in evaluating the barrage of health information faced by consumers today. This episode not only clarifies common health myths but also inspires listeners to adopt a more skeptical and informed approach to health advice found online.

The dialogue with Rainger is an essential listen for anyone looking to sift through the noise of health trends and find credible, science-backed information. His message is clear: knowledge, skepticism, and the willingness to engage with genuine scientific research are key to navigating the vast and often conflicting health advice available. Join us for this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday health decisions.
Key Points From This Episode:

Curiosity in today's society [00:06:19]

Searching for accessible information [00:09:17]

Using technology to reduce screen time [00:12:11]

The standard American diet [00:21:11]

Making science engaging [00:24:08]

Science and medicine being sexy [00:28:01]

Liability in health influencer advice [00:31:14]

The risk of gaining followers [00:36:41]

Health influencers and credibility [00:39:23]

Seed oils and their processing [00:47:09]

Familial hypercholesterolemia [00:58:08]

Misinformation in health advice [01:03:48]

Citizen scientists [01:10:37]
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1. Teaser (00:00:00)

2. Magnesium Supplement (00:00:26)

3. Introducing Guest (00:04:02)

4. The Prerequisite of Curiosity (00:05:19)

5. Misinformation and Curiosity (00:06:08)

6. Balancing Information Access and Intention (00:08:02)

7. Mindful Social Media Use (00:11:41)

8. Role of Curiosity in Science (00:15:29)

9. Misapplication of Scientific Research (00:18:18)

10. Making Science Sexy (00:23:04)

11. Viral Success of Glucose Goddess (00:25:01)

12. The Liability of Health Advice (00:28:01)

13. Consequences of Influencer Advice (00:31:03)

14. Targeted Audience Over Virality (00:35:19)

15. Misconceptions About Seed Oils (00:38:05)

16. Risk of Misleading Health Information (00:43:14)

17. Discussing Lipids and Cholesterol (00:44:36)

18. Misrepresentation of Cholesterol by Influencers (00:45:29)

19. The Controversy Over Seed Oils (00:46:00)

20. Processing of Seed Oils (00:47:09)

21. Trans Fatty Acids and Lipid Structures (00:49:03)

22. Familial hypercholesterolemia (00:58:08)

23. Thyroid hormone conversion in gut (01:06:19)

24. Citizen scientists (01:10:37)

25. Outro (01:11:10)