Trans Fats and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

In recent years it has become clear that trans fatty acids are not the benign food additive that many previously believed them to be. They may have a deleterious effect on health, including heart disease risk, so it's important for to watch out for foods that still contain them. Here's how to spot them.

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Health Tip of the Day Basics on Trans Fatty Acids and the Heart In recent years it has become clear that trans fatty acids are not the benign food additive that many previously believed them to be. They may have a deleterious effect on health, including heart disease risk, so it's important for to watch out for foods that still contain them. Here's how to spot them. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK 14 Natural Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Is Vegetable Oil Actually Healthy? READ NOW  › Processed Foods to Avoid READ NOW  › How and Why Mucus Forms (And What to Do About It) READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy