Stearic acid-rich interesterified fat and trans-rich fat raise the LDL/HDL ratio and plasma glucose relative to palm olein in humans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dietary <it>trans</it>-rich and interesterified fats were compared to an unmodified saturated fat for their relative impact on blood lipids and plasma glucose. Each fat had melting characteristics, plasticity and solids f...

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Main Authors: Karupaiah Tilakavati, Sundram Kalyana, Hayes KC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/4/1/3