Article
The effect of genetic variation on the lipid response to dietary change: recent findings.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Feb 2005
Masson Lindsey F, McNeill Geraldine
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Dyslipidaemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and can be modified by diet. However, the lipid response to dietary change may be influenced by genetic variation. This review examines recent research (published since August 2003) on the effect of genetic variation on the lipid response to dietary change. RECENT FINDINGS: In 10 reports describing intervention studies and...
Topics
- Animals
- Apolipoproteins B
- Apolipoproteins E
- Diet
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Hyperlipidemias
- Lipid Metabolism
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Protein Sorting Signals
