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hydrogenated vegetable oil

Also listed as: Huile végétale hydrogénée, Pflanzliches Öl gehärtet, Aceite vegetal hidrogenado, Olio vegetale idrogenato

High Concern

Industrial trans-fat or hydrogenated lipid. Directly raises LDL cholesterol, lowers HDL, elevates systemic inflammatory markers, and damages arterial lining.

Recommended safe frequency
dailyAvoid — contains harmful trans-fat structures
weeklyAvoid entirely to protect arterial health
monthlySafe for occasional consumption
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed Oilshigh
Body systems impacted
  • Heart / Cardiovascular
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDABanned as a direct food additive (partially hydrogenated)
  • EFSAStrict limits enforced on industrial trans-fat content

PubMed References

Primary Research

Dietary trans-fatty acids and cardiovascular disease mortality: a clinical review of hydrogenated vegetable oil(2022)

PubMed (PMID 29840294)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is hydrogenated vegetable oil bad for you?

Industrial trans-fat or hydrogenated lipid. Directly raises LDL cholesterol, lowers HDL, elevates systemic inflammatory markers, and damages arterial lining.

What does hydrogenated vegetable oil do to your body?

hydrogenated vegetable oil primarily affects: Heart / Cardiovascular, Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume hydrogenated vegetable oil?

Daily: Avoid — contains harmful trans-fat structures. Weekly: Avoid entirely to protect arterial health. Monthly: Safe for occasional consumption.

What products contain hydrogenated vegetable oil?

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