Trans fatty acids

Trans fatty acids

Trans fatty acids are oils such as margarine and shortening that are made by forcibly adding hydrogen.
It causes arteriosclerosis, heart disease and various illnesses, and is said to increase bad cholesterol.
Artificially produced trans fatty acids are said to reduce good cholesterol and increase bad cholesterol.
Many commercial oils, margarines, mayonnaise and processed foods contain trans fatty acids.

Trans fatty acids increase active oxygen, which causes aging and cancer, and causes various diseases.
Since the cell membrane of the human body is an oily component, it is known that trans fatty acids have an adverse effect on the cell membrane.
It is also known that trans fatty acids are prone to immune disorders by inhibiting the formation of cell membranes in the body.
It has been pointed out that it contributes to collagen disease, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis, which makes it easier for viruses and bacteria to enter.

Trans fatty acids are also said to promote cancer.
It has been pointed out that trans fatty acids act as oxidative toxins and induce genetic abnormalities.
Since it produces a large amount of active oxygen, there is no point in treating cancer without changing the diet.
It has also been pointed out that it can cause mental illness.
The brain is a mass of lipids and unsaturated fatty acids are essential for brain signaling.
Comparing the intake of trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids with cognitive function, it has been pointed out that the higher the amount of trans fatty acids, the faster the cognitive function declines.

Even in Japan, the fire has ignited a little, but overseas, trans fatty acids are being regulated and labeling is being regulated ahead of others.
New York is totally banned, and Denmark and other countries have strict regulations.
Even in some oriental countries, labeling regulations are tight.
On the other hand, in Japan, of course, there are no regulations and companies can do whatever they want.
Unless you study for yourself and try to avoid trans fatty acids, it's difficult to stay healthy and healthy.

Satoru Utsumi