Gene sequence puts half of UK population at greater risk of obesity
07 05 08 - 08:49 A section of genetic code that puts half the population at greater risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease has been discovered by scientists who say those carrying the sequence are on average 2kg (4.4lb) heavier than others, with 2cm larger waistlines and a tendency to become resistant to insulin and vulnerable to late-onset diabetes.While 50% of the UK population carries the obesity-related sequence, it is a third more common among people of Indian Asian ancestry than among Europeans, the scientists said.
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Having such a gene is still no excuse. Unless you have a gene that makes you have zero will power you can still avoid being overweight.
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