Trans Fatty Acids May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risks

Research in the American Journal of Epidimiology has shown that people who regularly consume trans fatty acids increase their risks of developing precancerous colorectal tumors by 86%. Colorectal cancer affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, so taking health precautions and lifestyle changes coupled with regular colonoscopy screenings can hopefully decrease risks and breed early detection practices. Natural News reported on the study, "Between 2001 and 2002, researchers from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill interviewed 622 people about their diet, lifestyle and demographic information between, then gave each of them a complete colonoscopy. They found that participants with the highest intake of trans fat were 86 percent more likely to have colorectal adenomas than those with the lowest trans fat consumption." Trans fatty acids have long been considered some of teh worst types of food to consume regularly. Physicians urge patients to take better health caution and care by removing excessive amounts of trans fatty foods from your diet.