Are You Unknowingly Consuming Industrial Seed Oils in Your Supplements?

Many health-conscious individuals have become aware of the dangers of seed oils—eliminating them from their diets, avoiding processed foods, and choosing healthier fats. However, what if the very supplements you take for healing contain these inflammatory oils in hidden forms? The truth is, vegetable glycerin, commonly found in tinctures and liquid and liquid capsule supplements, is often sourced from industrial seed oils like soybean, canola, sunflower, and grapeseed oil—the very oils you’re actively avoiding.

This means that despite making conscious choices for your health, you may still be consuming the same harmful seed oils through your daily supplements. If you’re careful about what you eat, shouldn’t you be just as mindful about what’s in your supplements?

What is Vegetable Glycerin & Why Does the Source Matter?

Not all glycerin is created equal. While vegetable glycerin can be sourced from various plant oils, most of it comes from industrial seed oils due to their cheap production cost and high yield. The issue? When glycerin is derived from these oils, it carries the same problems that make seed oils harmful in the first place—oxidation, inflammation, and chemical residues.

The Most Common Industrial Seed Oils Used in Supplements

• Soybean Oil

• Corn Oil

• Canola Oil

• Cottonseed Oil

• Sunflower Oil

• Safflower Oil

• Grapeseed Oil

• Rice Bran Oil

These oils are cheap, mass-produced, and found in nearly all ultra-processed foods, fast foods, and even supplements—further contributing to widespread chronic health issues.

The Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils in Supplements

Highly Processed & Chemically Refined

Industrial seed oils undergo high-heat extraction, bleaching, deodorization, and solvent processing, making them highly refined and oxidized before they ever reach your body.

Promote Chronic Inflammation

High in omega-6 fatty acids, seed oils disrupt the body’s omega-3 balance, driving systemic inflammation and increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

Linked to Metabolic Disorders

Frequent consumption of seed oils is associated with insulin resistance, obesity, and an increased risk of diabetes.

Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Excess linoleic acid in seed oils has been linked to Alzheimer’s, depression, and mood imbalances.

Harm Gut Health & Immune Function

Oxidized seed oils damage the gut lining, contributing to leaky gut, autoimmune conditions, and immune dysfunction.

Increase Risk of Heart Disease

Oxidized lipids from seed oils contribute to plaque buildup, arterial damage, and cardiovascular stress.

How Are Seed Oils Processed Before They Become Glycerin?

Before seed oils are turned into glycerin, they undergo an extensive process that strips them of any beneficial properties while introducing harmful residues:

1. Seeds (Soy, Canola, Sunflower, etc.) are cleaned, cracked, and dehulled.

2. High-heat pressing extracts the initial oil.

3. Chemical solvents like hexane are used to extract even more oil from the seed remnants.

4. Degumming removes impurities, while bleaching and deodorization strip color, odor, and unwanted compounds.

5. Winterization increases shelf stability by preventing crystallization, and hydrogenation may be used to alter the fat structure for extended storage.

6. The result? A highly processed, oxidized oil—far from its original, natural state.

7. This same oil is then further processed to make vegetable glycerin.

Coconut Glycerin: The Clean, Anti-Inflammatory Alternative

Unlike conventional vegetable glycerin, coconut glycerin is made from coconut oil, which undergoes a much simpler, cleaner extraction process:

• No chemical solvents needed: Extracted naturally from coconut oil through hydrolysis.

• Naturally stable: Not prone to oxidation and rancidity like seed oils.

• Low in omega-6 fats: Unlike seed oils, coconut oil has a stable, saturated fatty acid profile that resists oxidation.

At Wild Wholistic, we only use organic coconut glycerin in all tinctures, ensuring that our formulas are free from inflammatory byproducts and provide the purest and most bioavailable form of herbal medicine.

Scientific Studies & Research on Seed Oils and Health

• A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that excessive consumption of omega-6 fatty acids from seed oils is a major driver of chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders.

• Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked high seed oil consumption to cognitive decline, increased oxidative stress, and accelerated aging.

• A report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirmed that industrial seed oils contribute to insulin resistance and systemic inflammation, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Why Wild Wholistic is Setting a New Standard

Reviving Ancient Wisdom with Modern Purity & Bioavailability

We’ve revolutionized the supplement industry by being the pioneers of tinctures made exclusively with organic coconut glycerin—eliminating the need for harmful seed oil-derived glycerins. Our highly concentrated formulas deliver effective results at lower dosages, preserving the integrity of the herbs while maximizing their healing potential.

Third-Party Tested for Uncompromising Quality

We meticulously source and rigorously test all our organic and wild-crafted ingredients to ensure they meet the highest standards of purity and potency. Every batch undergoes third-party testing to verify quality and ensure that no contaminants compromise your health.

The Next Time You Buy a Supplement, Ask Yourself:

• Does this product contain vegetable glycerin sourced from seed oils?

• Is it free from harmful fillers and inflammatory agents?

• Does the company prioritize purity, bioavailability, and transparency?

Choosing the right supplement isn’t just about the ingredients—it’s about whether those ingredients are truly helping you heal or silently harming you.

At Wild Wholistic, we believe in full transparency, superior sourcing, and creating medicine that works.

This is why we do what we do.

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