Research
Macro partitioning
Industrial trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils) should be completely eliminated as they have no safe level of consumption and are harmful to cardiovascular health.
Avoid all foods containing 'partially hydrogenated oils'. This includes many baked goods, snacks, and fried foods. This is a non-negotiable elimination for heart health.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
The US Food and Drug Administration recently ruled that the use of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils is no longer 'generally regarded as safe,' which should effectively eliminate the majority of industrial trans fats from the US food supply.
Why this rating
Supported by strong evidence and regulatory action (FDA ruling).
Source
Dietary and Policy Priorities for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity
Dariush Mozaffarian · Circulation · 2016
DOI 10.1161/circulationaha.115.018585
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