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It appears to have very negative impacts on blood cholesterol levels. This increases the risk of coronary Heart disease. A Harvard study found just 4 grams of trans fat a day doubled the risk of heart attack.
Trans Fat arises from partial hydrogenation. Complete hydrogenation leads to the safer saturated fats, though the best fats aren't hydrogenated at all.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThese days the consensus of the medical profession is that trans fats are worse for cardiovascular health than saturated fats are. Currently the BMA is seeking to ban there usage in foods sold in the UK, however the ban is looking unlikely.
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∙ 9y agoTrans fat raises your bad cholesterol, or LDL, and lowers your good cholesterol, HDL. This, in turn, increases your risk of heart disease.
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∙ 9y agoNo. They, and saturated fats, are the types to avoid.
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∙ 12y agoit is bad fat and it makes you fat
It`s also chemically altered and clogs up your digestive system. Rumor has it that it is only 1% DNA different then plastic.
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∙ 11y agoYes they are helpful also . All fats are helpful but in proper proportion .
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∙ 15y agoA little not too much!
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∙ 14y agosure can so dont eat them fatty
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Are hydrogenated oils the same as trans fat?
No, saturated fats and trans fats are different. Saturated fat increases low-density lipoprotein, which is bad for you. Trans fats do the same thing, but also lower high-density lipoprotein, which is good for you. Trans fats are a lot worse.
What is trans fat-?
an unsaturated fatty acid that has been changed to a saturated fatty acid
Does pork have trans fat?
There might be miniscule amounts of trans fats in pork, the result of feeding the pig a ration which includes trans fats. Trans fats are normally only produced by hydrogenation.
Does pizza contain trans fat?
Trans fats are unsaturated fats which have have same/simlar stucture to saturated fats therefore act as saturated fats. Trans fats are present in foods which contain vegetable fat which has been hydrograted partly to me soild. Pizzas can contain trans fats due to how the fat in the pizza base is made or trans fats naturally found in cheese. Trans fat levels should not go over 2g per person per day therefore having some trans fats is not too bad however you should limit the amount of trans fat you from.
Which is better trans fats or cis fats?
Trans fats are hydrogenated unsaturated fats and they are supposed to be the worst fats there are for your health. Unsaturated fats are healthy fats and saturated fats and trans fats are unhealthy fats. Trans fats are often added to processed foods to extend the shelf life. There are no such fats as cis fats. There are certainly cis fatty acids and trans fatty acids and the difference between the two is in the hydrogen atoms positions and one could be regarded as an isomer of the other. All fats are basically triglycerides which means glycerol triesterified with 3 fatty acids.
Is it polyunsaturated fats or monounsaturated fats or saturated fats or trans fats in cheese?
MOINOSATURATED
Why are trans-fats so bad?
Trans (partially hydrogenated) fats can increase unhealthy cholesterol and lower healthy cholesterol. This can increase your risk of heart disease. See also:More informationEating healthily
How can you tell the healthy type of fat?
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are the "good" fats, whereas saturated fat is a bad fat, and trans fat is the worst fat
Saturated fats and trans fats raise the body's total cholesterol?
Yes, but trans are much worse.
What is the good type of fat called?
Saturated fats and trans fats are bad for you because they raise your cholesterol and increase your risk for heart disease. But monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are good for you, lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of heart disease.
Why is eating a lot of fried foods is not good for your health?
Most of the time, fried foods are cooked with fats that have trans fats in them. They also tend to have a lot of salt. Too much trans fats and sodium is bad for most people. It's okay to eat fried foods once in a while. Cut down on the salt and trans fats and they should be okay.
What is the RDA for trans fats?
Trans fats are to be avoided for proper dietary measures. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for trans fats is less than 1 percent of the caloric daily intake
