A type of blood fat different from cholesterol may play a key role in heart disease. Cambridge University researchers looked at the role of triglycerides, which is produced in the liver. The analysis of 350,000 people from 101 previous studies found those with higher levels of the blood fat were more likely to have heart disease. The analysis centerd on a specific gene which is known to influence the levels of triglycerides, the Lancet medical journal reported.
The latest study found those with the variation in the gene which boosted triglyceride levels had an 18% greater risk of heart disease than those that did not.
Bonnie - clients of ours should not be surprised by this finding. High triglycerides are directly correlated with excess carbohydrate consumption, usually in the form of refined grains and sugars. Once this is under control, the triglycerides usually return to within range.
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