People who ate the most trans fatty acids were more likely to have pre-cancerous growths or polyps in their colons than those who consumed the least, Dr. Lisa C. Vinikoor of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and colleagues found. "These results provide further support for recommendations to limit consumption of trans-fatty acids," they conclude.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Trans fats linked to pre-cancerous colon growths
A high intake of trans fats could increase colon cancer risk, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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