Trans-Fatty Acids
Also known as: Trans-Fats; Trans-Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Description
Trans-Fatty Acids are the altered chemical structure of Unsaturated Fatty Acids in dietary Oils after they have been modified from their natural Cis-Fatty Acid state.
Toxic Effects of Trans-Fatty Acids
Cardiovascular System
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis (by increasing the body's production of Lipoprotein (a) which is strongly implicated in Atherosclerosis). [1]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of abnormal Blood Clotting (by increasing the "stickiness" of Platelets in Blood Cells).
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Hypertension by increasing Blood Pressure (by interfering with the production of Prostaglandin E1).
Trans-Fatty Acids increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease: [2]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of a first Heart Attack. [3]
Cells
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the permeability of Cells, allowing in toxins that would normally be kept out, to gain entrance into Cells.
Trans-Fatty Acids may impair Growth. [4]
Eyes/Vision
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). [5]
Immune System
Trans-Fatty Acids may interfere with the efficiency of B-Lymphocytes.
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Cancer by altering the activities of the Liver Enzymes - Mixed Function Oxidase Cytochromes P-448/450 that metabolize carcinogens and other toxins: [6]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of (Non-Hodgkin’s) Lymphomas. [7]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Skin Cancer.
Trans-Fatty Acids may interfere with the Immune System. [8]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase Inflammation. [9]
Metabolism
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the size and quantity of Adipose Tissue (body Fat Tissues).
Trans-Fatty Acids may elevate total Cholesterol levels by up to 15%: [10]
Trans-Fatty Acids may lower HDL Cholesterol levels. [11]
Trans-Fatty Acids may elevate LDL Cholesterol levels. [12]
Trans-Fatty Acids increase the risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (by decreasing the response of Red Blood Cells to Insulin): [13]
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase serum Insulin levels in response to Glucose load.
Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the risk of Gallstones. [14]
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