Eating certain fatty foods may raise heart disease risk in women

Original Title

Intake of trans fatty acids and risk of coronary heart disease among women.

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Summary

Women who eat more foods like margarine, cookies, cake, and white bread might have a higher chance of getting heart disease because these foods have bad fats called trans fats.

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Practical Takeaways

Reduce consumption of processed baked goods, margarine, and white bread—especially those listing 'partially hydrogenated oils' on the label.

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Publication

Journal

Lancet

Year

1993

Authors

W. Willett, M. Stampfer, J. Manson, Graham A Colditz, F. Speizer, B. Rosner, L. Sampson, C. Hennekens

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