Harvard School of Public Health

Heart health benefits of polyunsaturated fats confirmed

Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, September 23rd, 2005

A new study gives the "thumbs up" to soft, trans fat-free margarines in terms of foods that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

This particular study, similar to numerous studies published over the last few years, documents the benefits of soft, trans-free margarine in a heart-healthy diet. The new study is published in the British Medical Journal. The researchers found that reduced risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) was more closely associated with an increased consumption of polyunsaturated fats (e.g., soft, trans fat-free margarines made from soybean and canola oil).

In fact, an increase in polyunsaturated fat consumption is found...

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Source: Medicine and Law Weekly (2005-09-23)

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