Thursday, January 17, 2013

Belly Fat and Thigh Fat Are Genetically Different, A Fact With Implications for Diabetes

How Belly Fat Differs From Thigh Fat, And Why It Matters.  Science Daily.  January 11, 2013.

Belly fat and thigh fat differ according to gene expression.  This is important since it is well known that belly fat is associated with higher risks of heart disease and diabetes.  Storing body fat on the thighs and a pear shape actually reduces the risks of heart disease and diabetes in women.  A researcher defines the problem men face is the inability to store fat on hips and thighs.  This research could offer the possibility for the development of region-specific of obesity.

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