Trans fatty acids are found in margarine and in overly fried snacks and foods, including fast foods and baked goods sold in markets. In addition, some animal products also contain TFA, which are structurally similar to saturated fatty acids, and excessive intake of TFA can increase the level of “bad” cholesterol and lower the level of “good” cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease. Let’s learn more about the dangers of trans fatty acids for cardiovascular disease patients. 1. Promote atherosclerosis. Trans fatty acids, like saturated fatty acids, can raise LDL cholesterol (a harmful form of cholesterol). It is more harmful than saturated fatty acids, which can lower high-density cholesterol (a kind of beneficial cholesterol). 2. It increases blood viscosity and cohesion, which can easily lead to blood clot formation. In addition, trans fatty acids can affect the growth and development of fetus, infants and children, and can have adverse effects on the development of the central nervous system. 3, cause coronary heart disease. Trans fatty acids can make the effective prevention of heart disease and other cardiovascular disease cholesterol content decreased. 4.Easy to gain weight. Trans fatty acids are not easily digested by the body and tend to accumulate in the abdomen, leading to obesity. How to avoid excessive intake of trans fatty acids? 1.Control the amount of vegetable oil in cooking, which should be limited to 25 grams to 30 grams per day. 2.Eat less shortening, margarine and other ingredients mainly used in Western food, and eat more Chinese food to avoid excessive intake of trans fatty acids. 3.Processed foods containing hydrogenated vegetable oils, such as wafer cookies, creamy bread, pies and other foods should not be consumed in excess. 4, look at the food nutrition label, if the label uses converted fat, hydrogenated palm oil, etc., such products mostly contain trans fatty acids. 5, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, balanced diet. 6.Adequate exercise can increase metabolic capacity, which is the basis of ensuring health. Artificially produced trans fatty acids are divided into “intentional production” and “unintentional production”, and people may inadvertently eat trans fatty acids, but people should treat trans fatty acids scientifically and need not feel panic.