Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of trans-fatty acids and foods with a high glycemic index or load significantly increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Limit intake of trans-fatty acids and foods with a high glycemic index or load, as higher consumption is strongly associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
Strong evidence supports valid associations... of harmful factors, including intake of trans–fatty acids and foods with a high glycemic index or load.
Why this rating
Score of 4/4 Bradford Hill criteria.
Source
A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting a Causal Link Between Dietary Factors and Coronary Heart Disease
Andrew Mente et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2009
Meta-analysis · 189 studiesCited 1,280×
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