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Random Facts Today's Medical Fact Every two weeks the human stomach produces a new layer of mucous lining, otherwise the stomach would digest itself. Primary links Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Secondary links Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in Log in Subscribe Buttons	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. Trans Fatty Acids Trans fatty acids are fats that are produced when liquid fat (oil) is turned into solid fat through a chemical process called hydrogenation. Sources of trans fatty acids include hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils that are used to make margarine, shortening, snack foods, fried foods, and baked goods. Trans fatty acids are considered unhealthy as they have been shown to raise blood cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.

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