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Are all trans fats bad or are some good for health?
We know there are bad trans fats – which the FDA has banned – but are there some good trans fats similar to other healthy fats? Trans fats are typically man-made and commonly found in hydrogenated vegetable oils. This variety of trans fat has been shown to have zero nutritional or health benefits – unlike other varieties of healthy fat.
The FDA recently designated trans fats as unsafe for consumption after numerous studies linked their consumption to bad cholesterol, which can ultimately lead to other health complications like heart disease.
Many doctors agree that trans fats are bad for your heart and are ultimately the worst fat you can consume. Trans fats increase your bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower your good cholesterol (HDL) which makes for a harmful combination.
Learn More: http://www.belmarrahealth.com/are-all-trans-fats-bad-or-are-some-good-for-health/
