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Not all trans fats are bad, major review finds
ScienceDailyThursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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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.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. 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.
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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.
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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