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Trans fats may hurt memory, too
2015-06-18 14:25:05| Biotech - Topix.net
Artificial trans fats in processed foods, which were all but banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, may interfere with memory, according to a new study. It's not clear if trans-unsaturated fatty acids, or trans fats, might interfere with memory by directly affecting the nervous system, or by contributing to overall cardiovascular disease, which harms the brain as well, researchers say.
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