Supplements and Seed Oils: What to Know & Why We Don’t Use Them
Supplements and Seed Oils: You’ve probably seen the growing interest in avoiding seed oils — both in food and now in supplements.
While they’re not always obvious on a label, seed oils like soybean oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil and canola oil can be hidden in softgels, capsules, or used as carriers for fat-soluble nutrients.
So what’s the issue with seed oils? And why are more people searching for supplements without seed oils?
Here’s what you need to know — and why we keep them out of every Arbor formula.
🧪 What Are Seed Oils, and Why Are They Used?
Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of plants, typically via mechanical pressing or chemical solvents. Common examples include:
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Sunflower oil
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Soybean oil
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Safflower oil
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Cottonseed oil
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Canola oil (rapeseed)
In supplements, they’re used for:
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Softgel encapsulation — to suspend fat-soluble ingredients
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Carriers for vitamins A, D, E or K
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Fillers or lubricants in cheaper capsule formulations
They’re especially common in:
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Omega-3/fish oil products
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Vitamin E and D supplements
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Multivitamin softgels
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Gummies and chewables
⚠️ Why Some People Prefer to Avoid Seed Oils
While not inherently toxic, there are growing concerns around seed oils for several reasons:
1. High in omega-6 fats
These can promote inflammation when consumed in excess — especially when out of balance with omega-3s.
2. Easily oxidised
Seed oils are unstable under heat and light, which can lead to rancidity and the formation of unwanted by-products — particularly in shelf-stable supplements.
3. Highly processed
Many seed oils are refined using chemical solvents and high heat, stripping beneficial compounds and leaving behind residues.
4. Allergen potential
Some (like soybean oil) can trigger issues for people with allergies or sensitivities.
🚫 At Arbor, We Never Use Seed Oils — In Any Form
You’ll find no seed oils, softgel coatings, or cheap lipid carriers in any of our supplements.
We focus on clean, dry formulas in vegan capsules, with ingredients that don’t need unnecessary oils or synthetic delivery systems.
Instead, we use bioavailable forms of fat-soluble vitamins (like D3 and K2) delivered in thoughtful combinations — so your body can absorb and utilise them properly without needing oil-based carriers.
🌿 Arbor’s Clean, Seed Oil-Free Supplement Line
Here’s how we keep our formulas free from seed oils and full of function:
💊 TRINITY – Our 3-Part Daily Multivitamin
Split into Morning, Day and Night capsules to match your body’s natural rhythm, TRINITY includes:
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Vitamins D3, K2, E and beta-carotene — fat-soluble nutrients without seed oil carriers
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Iron bisglycinate, B-complex, magnesium, zinc, selenium — highly bioavailable and gentle
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100% free from seed oils, stearates, and bulking agents
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No softgels or synthetic coatings — just effective capsules
🍄 MYCO MORNING & 🌙 MYCO NIGHT – Adaptogenic Mushrooms
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MYCO MORNING: Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps, Shiitake
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MYCO NIGHT: Reishi, Maitake, Tremella
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Made from fruiting body extracts — no starch, grain fillers or oil-based carriers
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100% dry vegan capsules — no oil suspensions or softgels
🛒 Shop MYCO Morning
🛒 Shop MYCO Night
🌺 PERI & ⚖️ MENO – Hormonal Support Without the Additives
Both PERI (for perimenopause) and MENO (for menopause) include:
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Plant-based actives like sage, red clover, ginseng, sea moss and CoQ10
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Clean amino acid profiles to support energy, hormone balance and metabolism
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No seed oils, additives or fillers — just intelligent formulation in clean capsules
✅ Summary
Looking for supplements without seed oils? You’re not alone.
Whether you're avoiding inflammatory oils, watching for allergens, or simply want a cleaner supplement routine, Arbor delivers what your body needs — and nothing it doesn’t.
We believe the base of your supplement shouldn’t compromise the benefit.
