The FDA banned the primary source, not the substance. The regulatory action targeted partially hydrogenated oils, the main artificial source of trans fats, not naturally occurring trans fats found in some animal products. They don’t create a nutrient shortage but induce a deficiency in proper cholesterol regulation, healthy inflammation response and arterial function, paving the way for chronic disease. Artificial trans fats uniquely raise “bad” cholesterol while lowering “good” cholesterol, promote harmful inflammation and contribute to insulin resistance, increasing risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The ban, based on decades of evidence, is estimated to prevent tens of thousands…

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