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PubMed2001

Impact of hydrogenated fat on high density lipoprotein subfractions and metabolism.

Relative to saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids/hydrogenated fat-enriched diets have been reported to increase low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and either decrease or have no effect on high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. To better understand the effect of trans-fatty acids/hydrogenated fat on HDL cholesterol levels and metabolism, 36 subjects (female, n = 18; male, n = 18) were provided with each of three diets containing, as the major sources of fat, vegetable oil-based semiliquid margarine, traditional stick margarine, or butter for 35-day periods. LDL cholesterol levels were 155 +/- 27, 168 +/- 30, and 177 +/- 32 mg/dl after subjects followed the semiliquid margarine, stick margarine, and butter-enriched diets, respectively. HDL cholesterol levels were 43 +/- 10, 42 +/- 9, and 45 +/- 10 mg/dl, respectively. Dietary response in apolipoprotein (apo) A-I levels was similar to that in HDL cholesterol levels. HDL(2) cholesterol levels were 12 +/- 7, 11 +/- 6, and 14 +/- 7 mg/dl, respectively. There was virtually no effect of dietary fat on HDL3 cholesterol levels. The dietary perturbations had a larger effect on particles containing apoA-I only (Lp A-I) than apoA-I and A-II (Lp A-I/A-II). Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) activity was 13.28 +/- 5.76, 15.74 +/- 5.41, and 14.35 +/- 4.77 mmol x h(-1) x ml(-1), respectively. Differences in CETP, phospholipid transfer protein activity, or the fractional esterification rate of cholesterol in HDL did not account for the differences observed in HDL cholesterol levels. These data suggest that the saturated fatty acid component, rather than the trans- or polyunsaturated fatty acid component, of the diets was the putative factor in modulating HDL cholesterol response.

Aged↗
PubMed1995

Differential effects of geometrical isomers of octadecadienoic acids on ketogenesis and lipid secretion in the livers from rats fed a cholesterol-enriched diet.

The effect of cis,cis (cc)- and trans,trans (tt)-9,12-octadecadienoic (18:2) acids on ketogenesis and lipid secretion was compared in isolated perfused livers from cholesterol-fed rats. The hepatic uptake of 18:2 acids was comparable in both isomers. The livers perfused with cc-18:2 acid in comparison with those perfused without fatty acid substrate produced approximately 4-fold more ketone bodies accompanying the rise of the beta-hydroxybutyrate:acetoacetate ratio, while the tt-acid isomer further increased these parameters. The hepatic secretion rates of triglyceride and phospholipid as well as cholesterol were all elevated on perfusing the cc-18:2 acid as compared to without fatty acid. In contrast, the rates observed with the tt-18:2 acid isomer except for phospholipid were intermediate, indicating a reciprocal response in ketogenesis and lipid secretion by the trans isomer. The rate of incorporation of trans-fatty acid into perfusate triglyceride and cholesterol ester were lower than cis-acid, but vice versa into perfusate phospholipids. On the other hand, the effects of trans-fatty acid on the concentration and composition of hepatic lipids were less clear. These results emphasize the differential effect of geometrical isomers of the 18:2 acids on oxidation and esterification even in the livers containing a high level of cholesterol.

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid↗
PubMed2005

Determinants of plasma dihydrophylloquinone in men and women.

Commercial hydrogenation results in the formation of trans fatty acids. An unintended consequence of the hydrogenation process is conversion of phylloquinone (vitamin K1) to dihydrophylloquinone. Plasma dihydrophylloquinone concentrations have yet to be characterized in population-based studies. Dietary determinants of plasma dihydrophylloquinone were estimated using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire in 803 men and 913 women in the Framingham Offspring Study. Geometric mean dihydrophylloquinone intake was 21.3 (95 % CI 20.4, 22.3) microg/d in men and 19.4 (95 % CI 18.5, 20.2) microg/d in women. Detectable (>0.05 nmol/l) plasma dihydrophylloquinone concentrations were measured in 41 % and 30 % of men and women, respectively. The multivariate odds ratio (OR) of detectable plasma dihydrophylloquinone from the lowest to the highest quartile category of dihydrophylloquinone intake were 1 (referent), 1.13 (95 % CI 0.83, 1.53), 1.66 (95 % CI 1.21, 2.26) and 1.84 (95 % CI 1.31, 2.58), P for trend <0.001, adjusted for sex, age, body mass index, triacylglycerols, season and energy intake. Higher trans fatty acid intake was associated with higher multivariate OR for detectable plasma dihydrophylloquinone (OR comparing extreme quartiles 2.41 (95 % CI 1.59, 3.64), P for trend <0.001). There were limitations in the use of plasma dihydrophylloquinone, evident in the high proportion of the population that had non-detectable dihydrophylloquinone concentrations. Despite this caveat, higher plasma dihydrophylloquinone was associated with higher dihydrophylloquinone intake and higher trans fatty acid intake.

Age Factors↗
PubMed2006

Breast milk fatty acids and allergic disease in preschool children: the Prevention and Incidence of Asthma and Mite Allergy birth cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Better understanding of the association between early life lipid intakes and the development of allergic diseases is needed. OBJECTIVE: We prospectively studied breast milk content of n-6, n-3, and trans fatty acids in relation to allergic symptoms at the ages of 1 and 4 years. METHODS: Fatty acid content was determined in breast milk samples of 265 (158 allergic and 107 nonallergic) mothers of children participating in the Prevention and Incidence of Asthma and Mite Allergy study. Outcome variables studied were parental reported eczema at age 1 year, eczema at age 4 years, asthma at age 4 years, and, in a subgroup of 133 children, sensitization at age 4 years. RESULTS: In children of mothers with allergy, breast milk n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and the ratio between n-3 and n-6 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids were inversely associated with asthma and with persistent symptoms (eczema at age 1 year and eczema at age 4 years and/or asthma at age 4 years), but no associations between breast milk fatty acids and sensitization were observed. In children of mothers with allergy, also trans fatty acids tended to be inversely associated with allergic symptoms. In children of mothers without allergy, no associations between breast milk fatty acids and allergic symptoms were observed, but alpha-linolenic acid (18:3n-3) was positively associated with sensitization. CONCLUSION: In susceptible infants, the risk to develop allergic symptoms, but not the risk of sensitization, was modified by intake of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids through breast milk.

Adult↗
PubMed2005

Metabolic and health effects of isomeric fatty acids.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Isomeric fatty acids have the same number of carbon and hydrogen atoms, but may have distinct metabolic and health effects. Two well-known examples of isomeric fatty acids are cis and trans monounsaturated fatty acids, and conjugated isomers of linoleic acid (CLA). The purpose of this review is to summarize recent findings from human studies on the metabolic and health effects of these two classes of isomeric fatty acids. RECENT FINDINGS: Apart from an unfavorable effect on serum lipoproteins, trans monounsaturated fatty acids from hydrogenated oils may increase plasma markers for a low-grade inflammatory state. From epidemiological studies, however, it is not possible to conclude if effects of ruminant and industrial trans fatty acids on cardiovascular risk are different. In contrast to in-vitro and animal studies, there are no indications that in humans the two most common CLA isomers (cis9,trans11-CLA and trans10,cis12-CLA) affect body composition differently. Longer-term supplementation, however, may slightly decrease body fat mass without apparent effects on plasma markers for glucose and lipid metabolism. Other studies have even reported adverse effects of CLA supplementation on insulin resistance and lipid peroxidation. SUMMARY: Evidence is increasing that trans monounsaturated fatty acids from hydrogenated oils increase plasma markers of low-grade chronic inflammation. From epidemiological studies, however, it is not clear if effects of ruminant and industrial trans fatty acids on cardiovascular risk are different. Effects of CLA on body composition remain controversial and more research is needed before the widely available CLA supplements should be advocated as an adjunct to control body weight.

Animals↗
PubMed1985

Fatty acids and retinyl esters of rat milk: effects of diet and duration of lactation.

This study was initiated to explore the quantitative and qualitative differences in milk total fatty acids and milk retinyl esters when either hydrogenated or nonhydrogenated fat is fed during pregnancy and lactation. Rats were fed diets containing 10% by weight of corn oil or partially hydrogenated corn oil. Milk was collected on d 1, 8 and 14 of lactation and analyzed for protein, total fatty acids, fatty acid pattern, and retinyl ester pattern. Whereas diet produced no quantitative differences in milk protein or total fatty acids, the pattern of milk fatty acids varied significantly. Rats fed corn oil produced milk having more medium-chain saturated fatty acids, less long-chain monoenoic fatty acids, and more polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to those fed hydrogenated corn oil. Rats fed hydrogenated corn oil produced milk fat having 21-26% of the trans fatty acid, elaidic acid. Significant differences were also observed with duration of lactation: medium-chain fatty acids increased three to fourfold between d 1 and 8, where cis-monoenes and polyunsaturated fatty acids declined. The pattern of milk retinyl esters strongly reflected, but was not identical to, that of total milk fat. Comparing d 14 milk from rats fed corn oil with that from rats fed hydrogenated corn oil, medium-chain esters of retinol constituted 24 and 11% of total retinyl esters, whereas saturated long-chain fatty acid esters constituted 52 and 44%, respectively. trans Fatty acid esters of retinol comprised 24% of vitamin A esters in milk of rats fed hydrogenated fat. These data provide evidence that the composition of milk retinyl esters, as well as that of total milk fat, is determined both by the type of fatty acids from diet and from diet-related differences in de novo synthesis of fatty acids within the mammary gland and other tissues.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed1997

Regulation of plasma lipoprotein levels by dietary triglycerides enriched with different fatty acids.

Saturated vegetable oils (coconut, palm, and palm kernel oil) containing predominantly saturated fatty acids, lauric (12:0) or myristic (14:0 and palmitic (16:0), raise plasma total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in animals and humans, presumably by decreasing LDL receptor activity and/or increasing LDL-C production rate. Although stearic acid (18:0) is chemically a saturated fatty acid, both human and animal studies suggest it is biologically neutral (neither raising nor lowering) blood cholesterol levels. Although earlier studies indicated that medium chain fatty acids (8:0-10:0) were also thought to be neutral, more recent studies in animals and humans suggest otherwise. Unsaturated vegetable oils such as corn, soybean, olive, and canola oil, by virtue of their predominant levels of either linoleic acid (18:2) or oleic acid (18:1), are hypocholesterolemic, probably as a result of their ability to upregulate LDL receptor activity and/or decrease LDL-C production rate. Whether trans fatty acids such as trans oleate (t18:1), in hydrogenated products such as margarine, are hypercholesterolemic remains controversial. Studies in humans suggest that their cholesterol-raising potential falls between the native nonhydrogenated vegetable oil and the more saturated dairy products such as butter. Assessment of the magnitude of the cholesterolemic response of trans 18:1 is difficult because in most diet studies its addition is often at the expense of cholesterol-lowering unsaturated fatty acids, making an independent evaluation almost impossible.

Animals↗
PubMed2000

Recent trends in the fatty acid composition of German sunflower margarines, shortenings and cooking fats with emphasis on individual C16:1, C18:1, C18:2, C18:3 and C20:1 trans isomers.

In some countries the content of trans fatty acids (TFA) in margarines has strongly decreased as a result of the continuous discussion on their disadvantages regarding aspects of nutritional physiology. However, still in 1994 almost 1/3 of total fatty acids in part of German sunflower margarines, shortenings and cooking fats comprised these unfavourable TFA. In the present study the main interest was laid on trans-C16:1, trans-C18:1, trans-C20:1, trans-C18:2 and trans-C18:3 fatty acids and particularly their individual isomers, as negative metabolic activity of TFA possibly might only be attributable to certain isomers. By combining argentation thin-layer chromatography with gas chromatography using a 100-m capillary column (CP-Sil 88) trans fatty acid contents were determined in nearly all German brands of sunflower margarines (SFM; n = 9) and of cooking fats and shortenings (CFS; n = 10). Concerning the above-mentioned groups of isomers mean TFA contents of 0.01, 4.88, 0.00, 0.45 and 0.03% for SFM as well as of 0.01, 5.02, 0.03, 0.70 and 0.17% for CFS were established, respectively. The re-evaluation of samples from 1994 and 1996 exhibited that the total TFA content (sum of all mentioned isomers) in SFM decreased from 21.77% (range: 13.78-26.29; n = 11) to 5.37% (1.98-6.15%; n = 9) between 1994 and 1999. Also the total TFA content in CFS on average strongly decreased from 11.77% (0.08-33.63; n = 16) in 1994 and 12.52% (1.61-26.79%; n = 7) in 1996 to 5.91% (0.43-19.72%; n = 10) in 1999. However, even the newest CFS samples partly exhibited relative high TFA contents. In addition to the total TFA contents all positional isomers of trans-C18:1, trans-C18:2 and trans-C18:3 in SFM and CFS were quantified and compared between different years. The conjugated linoleic acid (cis delta 9, trans delta 11) occurred only in small amounts of 0.03% and 0.02% in current SFM and CFS.

Chromatography, Gas↗
PubMed2005

Triacylglycerol structure and composition of hydrogenated soybean oil margarine and shortening basestocks.

The composition and structures of triacylglycerols (TAG) in a commercially prepared hydrogenated soybean oil margarine basestock [iodine value (IV) 65, 39.7% trans fatty acids] were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in tandem with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) mass spectrometry (MS). The basestock was separated by preparative HPLC into four fractions. Fractions 1 and 4, constituting approximately 8% of the total, were shown to consist of LOO, PLO, and LLS and OSS and PSS, respectively (where L = linoleic, O = oleic, S = stearic, and P = palmitic). APCI will not distinguish between O, oleic cis C18:1, and E, elaidic trans C18:1. Thus, O and E may be used interchangeably in discussion of TAG isomer structures. Fraction 2 consisted of OOO and POO. Fraction 3 consisted of OOO, POO, OOS, and POS. About 80% of the total triglycerides consisted of OOO, POO, and OOS. The trans fatty acid content of the fractions was determined, and the results showed that 92% of the total trans content was found in fractions 2 and 3. A shortening basestock (IV 81.7, 31.8% trans fatty acids) was partially characterized.

Atmospheric Pressure↗
PubMed2006

Fatty acid compositions of red blood cell phospholipids in children with autism.

We compared the compositions of fatty acids including n-3, n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, trans- and cis-monounsaturated fatty acids, and saturated fatty acids in the red blood cell membranes of 40 children with autism (20 with early onset autism and 20 with developmental regression) and age-matched, 20 typically developing controls and 20 subjects with non-autistic developmental disabilities. The main findings include increased levels of eicosenoic acid (20:1n9) and erucic acid (22:1n9) in autistic subjects with developmental regression when compared with typically developing controls. In addition, an increase in 20:2n6 and a decrease in 16:1n7t were observed in children with clinical regression compared to those with early onset autism. Our results do not provide strong evidence for the hypothesis that abnormal fatty acid metabolism plays a role in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder, although they suggest some metabolic or dietary abnormalities in the regressive form of autism.

Autistic Disorder↗
PubMed2006

Fatty acid profile of table olives and its multivariate characterization using unsupervised (PCA) and supervised (DA) chemometrics.

The fatty acid composition of 67 commercial presentations of table olives was determined. The most abundant fatty acids, in decreasing order of presence, were C18:1, C16:0, C18:2 n-6, and C18:0. The ranges, expressed as grams of fatty acids per 100 g of edible portion, for the different nutritional fractions were as follows: saturated fatty acids, 2.07-5.99; monounsaturated fatty acids, 5.67-19.42; polyunsaturated fatty acids, 0.52-3.87; and trans-fatty acids, 0.08-0.44. Principal component analysis of the matrix of the fatty acid composition led to the deduction of new factors. The first accounted for 55.10% of the total variance and was mainly related to C16:10, C18:0, C20:0, C22:0, C24:0, C18:1, C18:1t, and C20:1. The second factor accounted for 10.33% of variance and was related to C16:1 and C18:2 n-6. They did not permit differentiation among elaboration types or cultivars. However, discriminant analysis was successfully applied for this objective. The fatty acids that most contributed to discriminate among elaboration styles were C17:1, C18:1, C16:0, C17:0, and C18:0 (function 1) and C17:0, C17:1, C20:0, C16:0, C18:1, and C24:0 (function 2). In the case of cultivars, they were C20:0, C18:1, C17:1, C18:2 n-6, C18:1t, and C18:2t (function 1); C18:2 n-6, C18:1, C16:0, C20:0, C18:0, and C18:2t (function 2); and C17:0, C18:3 n-3, and C17:1 (function 3). Results from this study have shown differences among the fatty acid composition and fat content of the diverse commercial presentations of table olives, which can be applied in predictive and classification discriminant analysis.

Analysis of Variance↗
PubMed2002

Healthy diet and lifestyle clustering and glucose intolerance.

Glucose intolerance represents a spectrum of abnormalities, including impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. It is a major public health challenge worldwide, with rapidly increasing prevalence rates in both developed and developing countries. This global epidemic of diabetes is largely driven by the globalisation of Western culture and lifestyles. Specifically, there is now evidence from large-scale observational studies, and from intervention studies, of powerful synergistic interactions between diet, obesity, exercise, smoking and alcohol in the development of glucose intolerance. It is estimated that >90% of cases of type 2 diabetes in the population could be prevented with the adoption of a prudent diet (high in cereal fibre and polyunsaturated fatty acids and low in trans-fatty acids and glycaemic load), avoidance of overweight and obesity (BMI<25 kg/m2), engagement in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 0.5 h/d, non-smoking and moderate alcohol consumption. These findings are biologically plausible and have major public health implications. They form the basis for a clear, simple and coherent message for health promotion and public policy. However, to make progress on these issues health will need to be placed at the centre of public policy and relevant vested interests tackled, notably in the food, entertainment, tobacco and automobile industries.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2000

Current concepts in optimum nutrition for cardiovascular disease.

For the past decade, nutritionists have focused on consensus guidelines (National Cholesterol Education Program) to reduce dietary saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and excess body weight. However, researchers are looking at other ways that diet may influence the progression of cardiovascular disease, including lipoprotein oxidation, thrombosis progression, cardiac arrhythmia, and medication interaction. Some areas of investigation include the role of various fatty acids and supplements-in the form of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and functional foods-as well as traditional foods and diets from other parts of the world. This review outlines some of the new and relevant nutritional approaches including: specific fatty acids (omega 3, monounsaturated and trans fatty acids), dietary supplements (herbs, antioxidants, vitamins C and E, Coenzyme Q10, B vitamins and homocysteine, L-arginine, Chinese red yeast rice, garlic, soy, flax seed, and dietary fiber), food and drink (tea, nuts, plant-sterol and stanol-ester-containing spreads, alcohol, and grapefruit juice), and the Mediterranean diet. (c) 2000 by CHF, Inc.

Journal Article↗
PubMed2002

[Nutrition and health--recommendations of the Health Council of the Netherlands regarding energy, proteins, fats and carbohydrates].

The present report of the Health Council of the Netherlands, entitled 'Dietary reference intakes: energy, proteins, fats and digestible carbohydrates' is the second of a series of updated and revised recommendations in which the emphasis has shifted from nutritional deficiencies to the risks for some chronic diseases caused by the affluent nutrition of the 'developed' Western countries. The recommendation for total fat differs between people with an optimum weight and those who are overweight. The range for normal intake, from 20 to 40 energy per cent, has been enlarged due to a higher upper threshold. For persons who are already overweight, the narrower range from 20 to 30/35 energy percent has been maintained. Due attention should be given to the fatty acid composition of the fat and the favourable effects of unsaturated fatty acids on some chronic diseases, particularly coronary heart disease. The adequate intake of alpha-linolenic acid has been raised to 1 energy per cent while maintaining linoleic acid at 2 energy per cent. The benefits of the n-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish are emphasised. Trans fatty acids should be limited to 1 energy per cent. The recommendation of 50 to 40 energy per cent for digestible carbohydrates from birth to old age is lower than in foreign recommendations. The estimate is derived from the production of endogenous glucose. No specific effects on chronic diseases are known. The recommended dietary allowances for protein are lower than those in the previous Dutch recommendation. They are now in line with most recommendations in other countries. With respect to the energy requirement, an abnormal level of physical activity should be reflected in a correction factor on the normal energy consumption.

Animals↗
PubMed2003

Dietary fat and cardiovascular disease risk: quantity or quality?

When considering dietary fat quantity, there are two main factors to consider, impact on body weight and plasma lipoprotein profiles. Data supporting a major role of dietary fat quantity in determining body weight are weak and may be confounded by differences in energy density, dietary fiber, and dietary protein. With respect to plasma lipoprotein profiles, relatively consistent evidence indicates that under isoweight conditions, decreasing the total fat content of the diet causes an increase in triglyceride and decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. When considering dietary fat quality, current evidence suggests that saturated fatty acids tend to increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, whereas monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids tend to decrease LDL cholesterol levels. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (22:6n-3), are associated with decreased triglyceride levels in hypertriglyceridemic patients and decreased risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). Dietary trans-fatty acids are associated with increased LDL cholesterol levels. Hence, a diet low in saturated and trans-fatty acids, with adequate amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, would be recommended to reduce the risk of developing CHD. Additionally, the current data suggest it is necessary to go beyond dietary fat, regardless of whether the emphasis is on quantity or quality, and consider lifestyle. This would include encouraging abstinence from smoking, habitual physical activity, avoidance of weight gain with age, and responsible limited alcohol intake (one drink for females and two drinks for males per day).

Cardiovascular Diseases↗
PubMed2005

Palm oil versus hydrogenated soybean oil: effects on serum lipids and plasma haemostatic variables.

The purpose of this study was to test if replacement of trans fatty acids by palmitic acid in an experimental margarine results in unfavourable effects on serum lipids and haemostatic factors. We have compared the effects of three different margarines, one based on palm oil (PALM-margarine), one based on partially hydrogenated soybean oil (TRANS- margarine) and one with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA-margarine), on serum lipids in 27 young women. In nine of the participants fasting levels and diurnal postprandial levels of haemostatic variables on the 3 diets were compared. The sum of 12:0, 14:0, 16:0 provided 11% of energy (E%) in the PALM diet, the same as the sum of 12:0, 14:0, 16:0 and trans fatty acids in the TRANS-diet. Oleic acid provided 10-11E% in all three diets, while PUFA provided 5.7, 5.5 and 10.2 E%, respectively. Total fat provided 30-31% and the test margarines 26% of total energy in all three diets. Each of the diets was consumed for 17 days in a crossover design. There were no significant differences in total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and apoB between the TRANS- and the PALM-diet. HDL-cholesterol and apoA-I were significantly higher on the PALM-diet compared to the TRANS-diet while the ratio of LDL- to HDL-cholesterol was lower, although not significantly (P = 0.077) on the PALM-diet. Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and apoB were significantly lower on the PUFA-diet compared to the two other diets. HDL-cholesterol was not different on the PALM- and the PUFA-diet while it was significantly lower on the TRANS-diet compared to the PUFA-diet. Triglycerides and Lp(a) were not different among the three diets. The diurnal postprandial state level of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) activity was significantly decreased on the TRANS-diet compared to the PALM-diet. t-PA activity was also decreased on the PUFA-diet compared to PALM-diet although not significantly (P=0.07). There were no significant differences in neither fasting levels or in circadian variation of t-PA antigen, PAI-1 activity, PAI-1 antigen, factor VII coagulant activity or fibrinogen between the three diets. Our results suggest that dietary palm oil may have a more favourable effect on the fibrinolytic system compared to partially hydrogenated soybean oil. We conclude that from a nutritional point of view, palmitic acid from palm oil may be a reasonable alternative to trans fatty acids from partially hydrogenated soybean oil in margarine if the aim is to avoid trans fatty acids. A palm oil based margarine is, however, less favourable than one based on a more polyunsaturated vegetable oil.

Adult↗
PubMed1998

Effects of specific fatty acids (8:0, 14:0, cis-18:1, trans-18:1) on plasma lipoproteins, early atherogenic potential, and LDL oxidative properties in the hamster.

Although comparative studies of the cholesterolemic properties of trans fatty acids relative to cis-unsaturates and saturates have been conducted in humans and animals, there is no recent information relating these lipid responses to susceptibility to atherosclerosis. Therefore, hamsters were fed diets containing equivalent amounts of cholesterol (0.12% wt/wt) and test fats (20% wt/wt) for 8 weeks. Each test fat contained between 50-52% of the-total triacylglycerols as a single fatty acid, i.e., 8:0, 14:0, 18:0, cis-18:1, or trans-18:1 while the balance consisted of 16:0, cis-18:1 and 18:2 that were the same for all groups. Plasma total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were not different for 8:0, cis-18:1, and trans-18:1, whereas 14:0 caused a significant rise in plasma TC, LDL-C, and HDL-C. LDL oxidation measurements showed that the lag phase of conjugated diene formation was longest for the trans-18:1 and cis-18:1 groups while rate of conjugated diene formation was lowest for the trans-18:1 and cis-18:1 groups. The trans-18:1- and cis-18:1-fed animals had significantly higher levels of LDL alpha-tocopherol relative to the 8:0- and 14:0-fed animals. Aortic fatty streak formation was highest for the 14:0- and 8:0-fed animals and lowest for the trans-18:1. In conclusion, the plasma lipid and antioxidant properties of trans-18:1 and cis-18:1 were comparable while the trans-18:1-fed hamsters had the least amount of early atherosclerosis. In addition, 8:0-fed animals unexpectedly had early atherosclerosis formation similar to the 14:0-fed animals.

Animals↗
PubMed1976

Trans-unsaturated fatty acids in human skin surface lipids.

Methyl esters of the fatty acids obtained by saponification of human skin surface lipids were subjected to thin-layer chromatography on silica gel-silver nitrate revealing the presence of trans-monounsaturated components constituting approximately 0.3% of the total fatty acids. The positions of unsaturation in the 18-carbon trans-unsaturated acids in 2 subjects resembled those present in the corresponding acids from margarine, although this was not a component of the diet of one of the subjects. Dietary origin is possible for these components, which could also arise from bacterial action in the pilosebaceous follicle.

Butter↗