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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Trans fatty acids
  1. Trans fatty acids (image) 
    Trans-fatty acids are manufactured fats created during a process called hydrogenation, which is aimed at stabilizing polyunsaturated oils ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19514.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Facts about trans fats 
    Trans fat is a type of dietary fat . Of all the fats, trans fat is the worst for your health. Too much trans fat in your diet increases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Dietary fats explained 
    ... which include safflower, sunflower, corn, and soy oil Trans fatty acids are unhealthy fats that form when vegetable oil ... butter and margarine). They contain high levels of trans fatty acids. It is important to read nutrition labels on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000104.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Butter, margarine, and cooking oils 
    ... disease. Some margarines have some saturated fat plus trans-fatty acids, which can also be bad for you. Both ... labels). These are high in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids. Shortening or other fats made from animal sources, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000095.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Heart disease and diet 
    ... a margarine that does not have trans fats. Trans fatty acids are unhealthy fats that form when vegetable oil undergoes hydrogenation. Trans fats can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol level in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002436.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Facts about monounsaturated fats 
    ... and polyunsaturated) fats in place of saturated and trans fats can benefit your health.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000785.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Facts about polyunsaturated fats 
    ... can benefit your health since saturated fat and trans fat can increase your risk for heart disease and other health problems.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... fat dairy products with low-fat products Eliminate trans fats You can lower the amount of cholesterol ... Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Other cholesterol-lowering medicines include: Bile acid-sequestering resins. Ezetimibe. Fibrates (such as gemfibrozil or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000392.htm - Medical Encyclopedia