How One Food Causes Sweeping Damage and Cell Death

This ingredient is not allowed - or is it? Turns out if it's below an established threshold the label can say 'zero.'

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Trans fatty acids have a devastating effect on your health; data reveal they speed programmed cell death, which researchers expect contributes to chronic disease

• Trans fat increases inflammation leading to insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease; it may be found in processed foods with a long shelf life

• It’s linked to cognitive dec…