Analysis of 22 studies by the University of Reading found that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods do not appear to raise the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Unlike industrial trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils, dairy trans fats showed no meaningful harmful effects on blood fats in controlled trials and were not linked to higher rates of heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular death, or diabetes in long-term studies.

Source: University of Reading. “Not all trans fats are bad, major review finds.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 October 2026. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261006234505.htm.

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