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Trans fatty acids are nowadays found in most foods and they are industrially created by partially hydrogenating plant oils. The purpose is to add hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats, making them more saturated. Use of saturated fats extends product ’shelf-life,’ which makes it appealing. Essential fatty acids are now being replaced by trans fatty acids in packaged foods. We consider fatty acids ‘essential’ because of their role in preserving hormonal balance, keeping our emotions in check. A lack of essential fatty acids can cause acne breakouts.

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There are two types of scars that are the consequence of the body over-synthesizing collagen. The effect of scars being raised above the skin is caused by this process. Hypertrophic scars take the shape of a reddish raised lump on the skin, but do not grow beyond the limits of the original lesion, and they often improve in look after a few years. The second type of scar, however, does not stop growing, and it is called a keloid scar.

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