Amid a growing trend of health-conscious consumer behaviors both in the US and internationally, the Seed Oil Free Alliance is excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Weil has joined as an advisor, medical researcher, and partner. Dr. Weil, a prominent figure in integrative medicine and public health, will play a crucial role in developing the Alliance’s rigorous standards and laboratory testing protocols for its innovative certification seal.
“Our mission is to address the widespread and often overlooked issue of excessive refined seed oil consumption,” said Dr. Andrew Weil, Chair of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. “The ‘Seed Oil Free Certified’ Seal will provide consumers with essential transparency, helping them make healthier choices when buying packaged goods or dining out.”
Dr. Weil’s involvement will enhance the Alliance’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and education within the global food supply chain. Corey Nelson, Chief Innovation Officer of the Seed Oil Free Alliance, expressed appreciation for Dr. Weil’s involvement, highlighting the partnership’s potential to transform food labeling practices for better public health and consumer choice.
“We are honored to have Dr. Weil join our team. This collaboration will clarify misleading labeling practices and promote the availability of seed oil-free food options through trust, transparency, and technology,” said Corey Nelson.
Currently, the average American derives 20% to 30% of their daily calories from refined seed oils such as soybean, corn, and canola oil. These oils are prevalent in snacks, ready-to-eat foods, food service items, and cooking oils. The new, easily recognizable “Seed Oil Free Certified” Seal will be featured on product packaging and marketing materials, catering to the growing number of consumers who follow a seed oil-free diet and providing brands with an opportunity to address this pressing issue.
Dr. Weil added, “The overconsumption of inflammatory omega-6 fats contributes to chronic diseases, and many Americans remain unaware of the health risks associated with these oils. They have no place in diets focused on health and longevity.”
About Seed Oil Free Alliance
The Seed Oil Free Alliance is a third-party certifying organization offering the world’s first “Seed Oil Free Certified” Seal for qualifying consumer packaged goods (CPG), ready-to-eat foods, food service operations, and bottled cooking oils. This seal ensures that products have been independently tested to confirm the absence of seed oils and refined fats. Dr. Andrew Weil leads an advisory panel of top public health and nutrition experts supporting the Alliance’s mission to increase the availability of seed oil-free food options through trust, transparency, and technology. For more information, visit seedoilfreecertified.com.
About Dr. Andrew Weil, MD
Dr. Andrew Weil is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and New York Times bestselling books, and founder of True Food Kitchen. Renowned for his lectures and media appearances, Dr. Weil trains doctors and nurses at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, where he holds the Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Medicine and serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. He is also a mentor and scientific advisor to the Seed Oil Free Alliance team.
