So what exactly do trans fats do?

El Capitan · 10-02-2006, 03:33 AM

All I know is to stay away from them. But what's bad about them? And can your body get rid of the effects, or do they stay once you eat the trans fats?

EC

**madman911** · 10-02-2006, 03:46 AM

It's debated whether trans fats are actually any worse for you than naturally occurring saturated fats, but there is some evidence that they not only increase bad cholesterol (LDL), but also lower good cholesterol (HDL).

For a bodybuilder or anyone else concerned with reducing body fat, trans fats are something that should be avoided because they are found in processed junk foods.

El Capitan · 10-02-2006, 03:48 AM

So does the bedy process the trans fat like saturated fat? Or are they totally different in that way?

**madman911** · 10-02-2006, 06:33 PM

The exact mechanisms by which trans fats exert their negative effects are not well understood. When trans fatty acids are consumed, they are incorporated into cellular membranes, where they could alter metabolic processes, but I haven't seen any data detailing specific effects on metabolic pathways. It is all purely speculative at this point. A lot of the information you find on websites in health articles is bunk or conjecture. If an article doesn't cite peer-reviewed research articles, take the information with a grain of salt. What is clear, however, is the epidemiological data linking trans fats to cardiovascular disease. As I said, since trans fats are found primarily in junk food, they shouldn't be a major concern for the diligent bodybuilder. Many junk food makers have curtailed their trans fat use since the media lit their 'trans fats are evil' torch. I'm suprised by how long it took the media to latch onto the story; the effects of trans fats on cardiovascular health were being studied as far back as the early 80s.

El Capitan · 10-02-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman911

The exact mechanisms by which trans fats exert their negative effects are not well understood. When trans fatty acids are consumed, they are incorporated into cellular membranes, where they could alter metabolic processes, but I haven't seen any data detailing specific effects on metabolic pathways. It is all purely speculative at this point. A lot of the information you find on websites in health articles is bunk or conjecture. If an article doesn't cite peer-reviewed research articles, take the information with a grain of salt. What is clear, however, is the epidemiological data linking trans fats to cardiovascular disease. As I said, since trans fats are found primarily in junk food, they shouldn't be a major concern for the diligent bodybuilder. Many junk food makers have curtailed their trans fat use since the media lit their 'trans fats are evil' torch. I'm suprised by how long it took the media to latch onto the story; the effects of trans fats on cardiovascular health were being studied as far back as the early 80s.

In English please.

LOL I'm jk. Just a lot of big words I had to remember what they meant. Thanks for such a detailed answer.

EC

10-02-2006, 03:33 AM	#1
El Capitan Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 531 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	So what exactly do trans fats do? All I know is to stay away from them. But what's bad about them? And can your body get rid of the effects, or do they stay once you eat the trans fats? EC __________________ Current/ goal for end of summer: Shitty life/ improve my life.

10-02-2006, 03:46 AM	#2
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,552 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	It's debated whether trans fats are actually any worse for you than naturally occurring saturated fats, but there is some evidence that they not only increase bad cholesterol (LDL), but also lower good cholesterol (HDL). For a bodybuilder or anyone else concerned with reducing body fat, trans fats are something that should be avoided because they are found in processed junk foods. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

10-02-2006, 03:48 AM	#3
El Capitan Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 531 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	So does the bedy process the trans fat like saturated fat? Or are they totally different in that way? __________________ Current/ goal for end of summer: Shitty life/ improve my life.

10-02-2006, 06:33 PM	#4
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,552 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	The exact mechanisms by which trans fats exert their negative effects are not well understood. When trans fatty acids are consumed, they are incorporated into cellular membranes, where they could alter metabolic processes, but I haven't seen any data detailing specific effects on metabolic pathways. It is all purely speculative at this point. A lot of the information you find on websites in health articles is bunk or conjecture. If an article doesn't cite peer-reviewed research articles, take the information with a grain of salt. What is clear, however, is the epidemiological data linking trans fats to cardiovascular disease. As I said, since trans fats are found primarily in junk food, they shouldn't be a major concern for the diligent bodybuilder. Many junk food makers have curtailed their trans fat use since the media lit their 'trans fats are evil' torch. I'm suprised by how long it took the media to latch onto the story; the effects of trans fats on cardiovascular health were being studied as far back as the early 80s. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

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