Not all trans fats are bad, major review finds

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

A large analysis of 22 studies found that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods such as milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese do not appear to raise the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

Key facts

  • A large analysis of 22 studies found that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods such as milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese do not appear to raise the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:54 UTC.

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