It was not until the early 1990s that the scientific community began to worry about the health effects being seen as a result of the use and abuse of this type of fats and oils. Various scientific studies were published warning consumers about the consequences of trans fats on the body, including:

Increase the risk of developing heart disease

Increase the risk of developing heart disease They cause inflammation (which is the mainstay of many chronic diseases)

They cause inflammation (which is the mainstay of many chronic diseases) Damage the lining of blood vessels

Damage the lining of blood vessels They may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer

They may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer Increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and insulin sensitivity

Increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and insulin sensitivity They increase bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol

They increase bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol Increase the risk of developing preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy)