Trans Fats are type of unsaturated fat artificially hydrogenated into saturated fat, conveniently extending its shelf-life and preventing a musty odor. Trans Fats are widely used in the food and bakery industries because of the longer shelf-life as well as lower prices.
Contrary to the common assumption that saturated fats are the most dangerous, Trans Fats actually pose a greater health risk while offering no nutritional valued. Furthermore, Trans Fats have been scientifically proven to raise levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol while reducing level of "good" HDL cholesterol. Continuous intake of Trans Fats has been found the possibility of coronary heart disease as well as contributing to obesity and diabetes.
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