The Case of the Phantom Fat The Dangers of Trans Fathttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/01/16/phantom-fat.aspxFirst it was cholesterol, then saturated fat. Now trans fatty acids are the latest dietary demon. Like those nutrients, trans fats raise blood cholesterol levels and significantly increase the risk of premature heart disease. Trans fat has been nicknamedenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)