Good-quality diets associated with better cholesterol levels even among those with genetic load
A study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Specialties Centre and the University of Reading found that a high-quality diet can mitigate the genetic risk of high cholesterol in Asian Indians. The research highlights the interaction between diet and genetic variants like TCF7L2 and FTO.
Why it matters
It provides actionable health insights for populations with specific genetic predispositions to metabolic disorders, emphasizing the role of lifestyle in disease prevention.
Good-quality diets associated with better cholesterol levels even among those with genetic load left Researchers found that a poor quality diet amplified the genetic susceptibility to high cholesterol. Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vv0h1a/article71613292.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_iStock-1301565375_2_1_RLGDS76M.jpg fcafotodigital Healthy food for balanced diet background. Overhead view of a large group of healthy food used in paleo diet like beef, chicken meat, salmon, sardines, shrimps, root vegetables, greens, vegetables, fruits, extra virgin olive oil, nuts and seeds. High resolution 42Mp studio digital capture taken with SONY A7rII and Zeiss Batis 40mm F2.0 CF lens Chennai-based study reveals the essential link between the quality of diet and cholesterol levels in Asian Indians Chennai There is now proof for what we have suspected all along: What you eat will determine your quality of life.
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