Margarine

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Description

Margarine is a type of Processed Plant Food manufactured from Plant Oils.  It is usually manufactured from Cottonseed Oil, Maize Oil (Corn Oil), Soybean Oil, Canola Oil or Safflower Oil.

Toxic Effects of Margarine Consumption

 It is noteworthy that the government of Holland has banned the sale of Margarine that contains Trans-Fatty Acids - Holland''s population has the highest life expectancy of all western nations.

Cardiovascular System

 High intake of Margarine may increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease (due to the high content of Trans-Fatty Acids in Margarine):  [1]

 High intake of Margarine significantly increases the risk of Heart Attack (due to Trans-Fatty Acids).  [2]

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