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Genetic and nutrient determinants of the metabolic syndrome
5 Apr 2006
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The metabolic syndrome is a very common condition that is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. The diverse clinical characteristics illustrate the complexity of the disease, involving several dysregulated metabolic pathways and multiple genetic targets. The increasing prevalence of obesity heightens the requirement to reduce the risk of the...
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