While unsaturated fat is nicknamed “good fat” and saturated fat, when consumed at the right dose, is of importance to the body, trans fat is not recommended in any amount as it is extremely harmful to the body.
Scientific and epidemiological evidence shows that trans fat is very harmful to health. When present in food, this substance is absorbed by the body, interfering with its normal metabolism. This is directly related to several types of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's.
