Trans fat, also known as trans fatty acids, refers to a type of unsaturated fatty acid that is detrimental to human health and can cause fat accumulation, cardiovascular disease, liver damage and other diseases.
Trans fat can increase the content of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in the body and decrease the content of HDL fatty acids, causing fat accumulation. If a large amount of trans fatty acids are deposited in the body, it can induce endothelial damage in blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
In addition, the deposition of lipoproteins in the body can also damage the liver, leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver; reduce the sensitivity of insulin receptors, increasing the risk of diabetes; and even pass through the placenta to the fetus, leading to the lack of essential fatty acids in the fetus, affecting its growth and development.
In our daily life, we should try our best to avoid the intake of food containing TFA, pay attention to the composition and quality of food, and have a reasonable diet.