Gene Variants Linked To Metabolic Syndrome And HDL Cholesterol Levels

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 19:28 in Health & Medicine

Nutrition researchers have identified five common genetic variations that increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of factors linked to heart disease and diabetes. Another variant they found appeared to protect against the condition.

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