Two studies show 1)specialized white blood cells exposed to large amounts of saturated fats became inflamed. When the researchers genetically engineered cells to be able to hold more fat, the inflammation didn't happen.
2)and that fat cause heart disease by producing a protein that keeps blood clots from breaking down.
Researchers link inflammation to illness in overweight people
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