8 Ways Trans Fats Can Hurt Your Body

8 Ways Trans Fats Can Hurt Your Body
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Partially hydrogenated oil is an example of something that is potentially good being turned into something that is definitely bad. The hydrogenation process eventually converts factors that have some healthful qualities (for example, polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids) into harmful trans fats that can take a negative toll on your body. 

Deborah Mitchell
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Deborah Mitchell is a freelance health writer who is passionate about animals and the environment. She has authored, co-authored, and written more than 50 books and thousands of articles on a wide range of topics. This article was originally published on NaturallySavvy.com