Article
Association of the LCT-13910C>T polymorphism with obesity and its modulation by dairy products in a Mediterranean population.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Aug 2011
Corella Dolores, Arregui Maria, Coltell Oscar, Portolés Olga, Guillem-Sáiz Patricia, Carrasco Paula, Sorlí Jose V, Ortega-Azorín Carolina, González Jose I, Ordovás Jose M
Abstract excerpt
The -13910C>T polymorphism (rs4988235) upstream from the lactase (LCT) gene, strongly associated with lactase persistence (LP) in Europeans, is emerging as a new candidate for obesity. We aimed to analyze the association of this polymorphism with obesity-related variables and its modulation by dairy product intake in an elderly population. We studied 940 high-cardiovascular risk Spanish subjects (aged 67 ± 7...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
