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Blood biomarkers of trans-fatty acid intake among Nigerian adults in the Federal Capital Territory: a cross-sectional study

Authors :
Marklund, Matti
Billyrose, Soji
Orji, Ikechukwu A
Ikechukwu-Orji, Mercy U
Okoro, Clementina
Obagha, Chijioke
Iyer, Guhan
Jamro, Erica L
Ojo, Adedayo
Harris, William S
Wu, Jason HY
Hirschhorn, Lisa R
Van Horn, Linda
Huffman, Mark D
Ojji, Dike B
Source :
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; January 2025, Vol. 121 Issue: 1 p125-133, 9p
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

Intake of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In April 2023, Nigeria passed regulations limiting TFA content in foods, fats, and oils, but the current level of TFA exposure in the Nigerian population is unknown.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029165 and 19383207
Volume :
121
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs67802444
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.10.019