Trans Fatty acids are formed during the process of partial - TopicsExpress



          

Trans Fatty acids are formed during the process of partial hydrogenation in which liquid vegetable oils are converted to margarine and vegetable shortening. Transfats increase bad type of cholesterol and decreases the good type. Other effects of transfats include increases in triglycerides which may contribute to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) or thickening of the artery walls — which increases the risk of stroke, diabetes, heart attack and heart disease. Transfats also increase Lp(a) lipoprotein. Lp(a) is a type of LDL cholesterol found in varying levels in your blood, depending on your genetic makeup. Trans fats make Lp(a) into smaller and denser lipid particles, which promotes a buildup of plaques in your arteries. Transfats cause more inflammation. Trans fat may increase inflammation, which is a process by which your body responds to injury. Its thought that inflammation plays a key role in the formation of fatty blockages in heart blood vessels. Trans fat appears to damage the cells lining blood vessels, leading to inflammation.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:21:13 +0000

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