The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Welcome to The Wellness Protocol, a podcast where holistic medicine meets cutting-edge endocrinology. Hosted by board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, each episode breaks down the science behind metabolic health, hormone balance, and longevity-without the fluff.
Whether you’re navigating insulin resistance, perimenopause, or just want to optimize your energy and aging, this show offers actionable advice backed by both clinical experience and current research. You’ll also hear from guest experts in integrative medicine, nutrition, fitness, and wellness technology.
If you’re ready to take control of your health with real strategies- not just trendy soundbites- this podcast is for you.
The Wellness Protocol | Unlocking Metabolic and Hormonal Health
Seed Oils: Toxic Truth or Wellness Myth?
Are seed oils really toxic — or is the fear overblown? In this episode of The Wellness Protocol, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, board-certified endocrinologist and metabolic health expert, breaks down the controversy around seed oils like canola, sunflower, soybean, and grapeseed oil.
You'll learn:
- What seed oils are and how they’re processed
- Why they're said to cause inflammation, obesity, and metabolic disease
- What the science actually says about omega-6 fats, oxidation, and heart health
- Myths vs facts (Are seed oils banned in Europe? Do they cause cancer?)
- The difference between high-heat and low-heat oils
- Practical, evidence-based advice on what oils to use and how to cook with them safely
Whether you’re confused by social media fear-mongering or want to make smarter choices in your kitchen, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable guidance.
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