Scientists have ruled out the harm of natural trans fats in milk for the heart
Trans fats found in dairy products, butter, and cheese do not increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or type II diabetes. This was reported by Medical Xpress magazine on May 27.
The researchers analyzed data from 22 scientific papers involving thousands of participants from Europe, Canada, and the United States. Experts have found that natural trans fats behave differently in the body compared to their industrial counterparts. Unlike artificial compounds, which are directly linked to heart disease, fats from dairy products do not pose a threat to health.
Ian Givens, co-author of the paper and professor at the University of Reading in the UK
People assume the worst when they hear the words "trans fats," but the trans fats in your morning milk, yogurt, butter, or cheese are not the same as the trans fats from industrial partially hydrogenated fats. This study should reassure people by showing that dairy products consumed as part of a balanced diet do not pose a risk to the heart.
Natural trans fats are found in the milk of cows, sheep and goats. The industrial type is produced artificially and is found in ultra-processed foods and fast food. To test the health effects of dairy fats, the experts examined the results of 10 controlled trials and 12 long-term cohort studies, some of which lasted more than 20 years.
In no case was there a link between the consumption of natural trans fats in the amount of 1.3 g to 13.2 g per day and an increase in blood lipids or the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. The researchers also found no correlation between high levels of these substances in the blood and the development of diabetes or strokes. The authors emphasize that the data obtained will help clarify the labeling policy of products, which often misleads consumers.
On April 29, Zukhra Salpagarova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, cardiologist at Atlas Clinics, spoke about ways to preserve heart health. She recommended that you move regularly and devote at least 150 minutes a week to physical activity. The specialist also called for special attention to nutrition, noting that the diet should be based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and nuts.
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