Effect of dietary trans fatty acids on high-density and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in healthy subjects.

BACKGROUND: Fatty acids that contain a trans double bond are consumed in large amounts as hydrogenated oils, but their effects on serum lipoprotein levels are unknown. METHODS: We placed 34 women (mean age, 26 years) and 25 men (mean age, 25 years) on three mixed natural diets of identical nutrient ... View More