Monday, July 23, 2007

Belly Fat and Disease Risk: Blood Protein Warns of Hidden Belly Fat and Disease Risk

Belly Fat and Disease Risk: Blood Protein Warns of Hidden Belly Fat and Disease Risk
People with excess deep-belly fat are known to be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Now scientists have found that this type of fat, compared to other types, produces higher levels of a protein that can be detected in the blood. The protein may serve as a simple indicator for deep visceral fat and disease risk

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