Cottonseed oil, the original ingredient in Crisco, was born from industrial waste and marketed as a "pure" food. However, this common seed oil contains a natural toxin, gossypol, which has been linked in numerous studies to severe health issues, including both male and female infertility. This article explores the hidden dangers of cottonseed oil, from its toxic properties and unreliable testing to why it functions more like a drug than a food in the human body.