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Macro partitioning
High intake of industrially produced trans fats increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while polyunsaturated fats are inversely associated with diabetes incidence.
Avoid industrially produced trans fats, as they are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Instead, include polyunsaturated fats in your diet, which are associated with a lower risk of developing the disease.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Evidence from prospective studies suggests that intake of industrially produced trans fats is positively associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes, while the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids is inversely associated.
Why this rating
Supported by prospective studies and meta-analyses, though RCT evidence for glucose homeostasis is described as 'no or inconclusive'.
Source
Dietary fat and cardiometabolic health: evidence, controversies, and consensus for guidance
Nita G. Forouhi et al. · BMJ · 2018
DOI 10.1136/bmj.k2139
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