Trans-Fat Could Be Worse for Women, Maybe

Trans-fat is hydrogenated vegetable oil, which some claim increases risk of heart disease, and is difficult for the human body to recognize.

This nasty reputation has led to trans-fat being banned in places like New York City and Los Angeles.

And now, new research claims trans-fat may be more harmful to women, especially those with cardiovascular disease.

Trans-fat may increase the risk of cardiac arrest.

Published in the American Heart Journal, scientists found among women with underlying coronary heart disease, consuming 2.5% of their daily calories from trans-fats made them three times more likely to die from cardiac event.

But during the 26 year study only 100 of the 87,000 participants died from sudden cardiac arrest, meaning the statistics are too low to say trans-fat is a risk factor.

Trans-fat is often used in fried foods and processed cookies and snack cakes, since it extends shelf life.

Via Reuters.

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