date:Jun 26, 2015
ce (HOMA-IR) decreased when drinking beverages with high SFA or placebo, but not with high TFA. Impaired endothelial function leads to deadly cardiovascular disease while insulin resistance is a feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The study concluded that trans fat, but not saturated fat harms the endothelial function and reduces postprandial insulin sensitivity in healthy adults. The results could imply that trans fat but not saturated fat is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes melli