Jean Carper, health jouralist's article previous Sunday, March 4 had
this article regarding dangers of trans fats (hydrogenated fats):

Article, From the fat front, also quotes soy and trans fat researcher
Mary G Enig Phd. "...reserach shows trans fatty acid promotes heart
disease cancer, diabetes, immune dysfunction, obesity and reproductive
problems."


Cancer:  A Dutch study found a higher concentration of trans fats in the
breast tissue of women with breast cancer.  A recent University of
North Carolina study reported high consumption of oil, condiments and
sweetened baked goods high in trans fats doubled the odds of colon
polyps that may lead to cancer.

Reproductive problems:
Pregnant and lacting women really should cut down on trans fats.  Recent
research shows pregnant women with the highest levels of a common trans
fat had 7 times the risk of preeclampsia, the complication of pregnancy
characterized by edema and high blood pressure.  High trans fats also
may harm fetal and infant development.  Mothers hwo eat trans fats pass
them
on to infants durig breast feeding.  Infants feasting on trans fats may
have diminished visual acuity and brain development.

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