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trans-fatty acid

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trans-fatty acid
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(Chemistry) a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has been converted from the cis-form by hydrogenation: used in the manufacture of margarine
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The combination of trans-fatty acids (such as the fats in margarine and many shortenings in baked goods) and a magnesium deficiency can result in atherosclerosis -- calcium deposits in your arteries -- according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Diet and Atherosclerosis by Fuchs, Nan Kathryn / Women's Health Letter
Because butter is very low in trans-fatty acids does not mean that people should choose butter, because it is so high in saturated fat,'' she said.
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