Free
E-newsletter
Subscribe to Housecall
Our weekly general interest
e-newsletter keeps you up to date
on a wide variety of health topics.
close window
Mayo Clinic Housecall
Stay up to date on the latest health information.
What you get
- Free weekly e-newsletter
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- Recipes, tools and other helpful information
- We do not share your e-mail address
Trans fat: A double whammy
By Mayo Clinic staff
When it comes to fat, trans fat might be the worst because of its double-barreled impact on your cholesterol levels. Trans fat lowers your good cholesterol and raises your bad cholesterol. Watch for trans fat by reading product labels. Keep an eye out for the phrase "partially hydrogenated." It's a giveaway that food contains some trans fat.
Share on:
Find Mayo Clinic on