Systematic Review of the evidence for a relationship between trans-fatty acids and blood cholesterol

(July 2017)

FSANZ is periodically updating the reviews on which the current high level health claims are based. The Health Claims Scientific Advisory Group provides scientific and technical advice about the reviews to FSANZ.

As part of a separate parallel process, FSANZ commissioned a review of the effects of trans fatty acids on various outcomes from the Edith Cowan University. This was completed in July 2014.

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FSANZ has prepared additional commentary on this systematic review:

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