The Claim

Dietary trans fatty acids from processed foods are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, likely through the promotion of systemic inflammation and adverse lipid changes.

Source: Effects of dietary fats versus carbohydrates on coronary heart disease: A review of the evidence

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

Eating foods with trans fats, like fried snacks and baked goods, might raise your risk of heart disease because they can cause body-wide swelling and mess up your cholesterol levels.

See the scientific wording

Dietary trans fatty acids from processed foods are associated with increased coronary heart disease risk, likely through promotion of systemic inflammation and adverse lipid changes.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of dietary fats versus carbohydrates on coronary heart disease: A review of the evidence

    This study says avoiding junk food with trans fats (like fried snacks and baked goods) helps prevent heart disease, which matches the claim that these fats are bad for your heart.

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