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Technological Approaches to Minimize Industrial Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) mainly arise from two major sources: natural ruminal hydrogenation and industrial partial catalytic hydrogenation. Increasing evidence suggests that most TFAs and their isomers cause harmful health effects, such as an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Nevertheless, in spite of the existence of an international policy consensus regarding the need for public health action, several countries do not ad…