Trans fat has been shown to have the other harmful effects:
- Increases triglcerides.Tricglycerides are another type of fat. High triglyceride levels may contribute to atherosclerosis or thickening of your artery walls.
- Lncreases Lp(a). Lp(a) is a type of LDL cholesterol found in your blood, depending upon your genetic makeup.At this time it is unclear how Lp(a) increases your risk of heart disease.
- Causes inflammation.Inflammation plays a key role in the formation of fatty blockages. Trans fat damages the cells lining the blood vessels leading to inflammation.