Some studies say trans fats raise diabetes risk, others don’t—this might be because some studies account for healthy foods like whole grains and nuts, and others don’t.

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This study found that trans fats might slightly raise diabetes risk, but not strongly — and it didn’t find that fiber or magnesium levels were why some studies saw effects and others didn’t. So the claim about those nutrients causing confusion is not supported.

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Score: 48

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h3978

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