Trans Fats

Mozaffarian et al, NEJM 2006 published a review of trans fats, showing:

"a 2% increase in energy intake from trans fatty acids was associated wirh a 23% increase in the incidence of coronary artery disease"
perhaps 20% of CHD events in the US are preventable by avoiding trans fats and replacing with omega-3 fatty acids.

Proposed Mechanisms of Action

act on hepatocyte, endothelial cells, adipocytes, and macrophages (Mozaffarian et al, NEJM 2006)

beware that less than 0.5 g can be called 0 grams - avoid hydrogenated fats