Trans fatty acids (TFAs) are fats found in foods such as snack foods, fried foods, crackers, candies, baked goods, cookies, vegetable shortening, some margarines, salad dressings, and many processed foods. Recent studies have shown that TFA intake in gene
TFA intake is positively associated with markers of systemic inflammation in women. Further investigation of the influences of TFAs on inflammation and of implications for coronary disease, diabetes, and other conditions is warranted.