New gene variants present opportunities in nutrigenomics

Monday, December 15, 2008 - 13:49 in Health & Medicine

A new study uncovers 11 gene variants associated with three blood lipids measured to determine cardiovascular disease risk: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglycerides. The discovery opens up new opportunities for nutrigenomics researchers looking for links between diet and genetics that will optimise health and lower chronic disease risk...

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