Some genetic variations associated with obesity, may protect against type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, scientists say. They believe that it places on the body where the body stores fat on the abdomen or around the liver may be genetically predetermined. And accurate storage of fat have a value greater than quantity, if we talk about insulin resistance and the risk of symptoms of diabetes and other diseases.
Scientists from Europe, including Brunel University, London and University of Exeter, has identified 14 new genetic variants that determine where body storing excess fat. What is surprising some genetic factors that increase obesity, also reduces the metabolic risks.
Fat protects against diabetes?
“Storage of fat, in terms of diabetes risk plays a greater role than the amount of fat,” says geneticist Alex blackmer. “There are several genetic factors that increase obesity, but paradoxically reducing metabolic risk. It’s to do with where the body stores fat. Immediately under the skin is better than around the bodies or, particularly, around the liver”.
Scientists studied data from the British Biobank, collected from more than 500,000 people aged 37 to 73 years. MRI-scan thallium these people showed where they store excess fat, and allowed to draw Parallels with symptoms to diabetes type 2, heart attacks and risks of stroke.
They found 14 genetic variations or changes in the DNA molecule associated with a higher BMI (body mass index), but a lower risk of developing diabetes, reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular diseases. It happens when people gain weight, having these genetic factors, they store excess fat under the skin and less fat accumulates in the major organs such as the liver, pancreas and kidneys.
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