- Source type
- Review
- Access type
- Abstract/index
- Publisher
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Indexed by
- PubMed
- Date
- 2012
- Added
- 2026-06-30
Trust profile
VV Source Trust Matrix v1.0
VV Source Trust Matrix v1.0 asks whether this source is trustworthy for the claim lane being used, not whether every possible claim from it is equally strong.
91
Government health research
- Publisher type
- Government research
- Bias profile
- Low
This source is strongest for safety and clinical outcomes and weaker for consumer context and regulatory status.
VV Source Fit Score 1.0
Fit by use case
Fit scores are role-specific. A source can be excellent for one claim lane and weak for another.
- Regulatory status
- 66/100
- Context Source
- Clinical outcomes
- 90/100
- Primary Anchor
- Mechanism
- 90/100
- Primary Anchor
- Safety
- 92/100
- Primary Anchor
- Consumer context
- 88/100
- Strong Support
- Trial discovery
- 89/100
- Strong Support
Best used for
- Research synthesis
- Public-health context
- Safety resources
Weak for
- Primary endpoint extraction when a study is available
Used in Viral Vitalism
Seed Oils: Toxic Sludge or Internet Scapegoat?
Roles: Supporting evidence
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Effect of dietary linoleic acid on markers of inflammation in healthy persons: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Roles: Supporting evidence
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Claim ledger
Claims supported
Reviewed claim cards that cite this source in the evidence graph.
seed oils: The blanket claim that seed oils cause inflammation is
The blanket claim that seed oils cause inflammation is not supported by human trial-review evidence on linoleic acid and inflammatory markers in healthy adults.
seed oils: Omega-6 fats are not inherently pro-inflammatory in the simple
Omega-6 fats are not inherently pro-inflammatory in the simple viral sense; mechanistic plausibility does not override human outcome and marker evidence.
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Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
Use for U.S. Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts Daily Value context when discussing fiber, saturated fat, sodium, calcium, potassium, iodine, magnesium, and vitamins.
- Trust score
- 94
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 4 connections
CDC: Steps for Losing Weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used across the Viral Vitalism evidence library.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 7 connections
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
Use for current U.S. dietary-guidance context and contrast with zero-plant eating patterns.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 3 connections
NIDDK: Choosing a Safe & Successful Weight-loss Program
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases used across the Viral Vitalism evidence library.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 9 connections
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Evidence summaries and fact sheets for common supplements.
- Trust score
- 91
- Publisher
- National Institutes of Health
- Access
- Official
- Usage
- 5 connections
Washington Post: Are seed oils bad for you?
Public-debate context, not primary clinical evidence.
- Trust score
- 60
- Publisher
- The Washington Post
- Access
- Publisher
- Usage
- 5 connections