Women with a “pear-shaped” body are less likely to develop diabetes , according to new research.
A pear shape refers to a woman with larger hips and previous studies have shown that women with larger “fat-carrying” hips are “significantly less likely” to develop diabetes than women with smaller hips.
And it is all thanks to a maternally-inherited genetic variant, located near the KLF14 gene, which causes fat-storing cells to function differently and ultimately affects women’s hip circumference.
The study shows that women with larger hips predominantly have this gene variant.
Researchers have also discovered that a person’s expression of KLF14 and the resulting effects on fat tissue are determined by the version of the gene inherited from his or her mother.
We all have our natural body type , and by right nourishment , we can be healthy , be it a pear , apple or banana shape .
The key is the right balance of carbohydrates , protein , fats , ( macro nutriments ) along with vitamins and minerals (micro nutrients )
As everyone is different , these factors need to be appraised by the individual .
None the less . It's balance that counts .
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Pear-shaped women less likely to develop diabetes, new research claimshttps://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/news-from-the-media/pearshaped-women-less-likely-to-develop-diabet-5612015-10-15 21:50:28
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16/10/2015 at 22:08
Interesting article @GildaT - now when the GP starts on about my weight, I can say I am protecting myself from Diabetes :)
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Women with a “pear-shaped” body are less likely to develop diabetes , according to new research.
A pear shape refers to a woman with larger hips and previous studies have shown that women with larger “fat-carrying” hips are “significantly less likely” to develop diabetes than women with smaller hips.
And it is all thanks to a maternally-inherited genetic variant, located near the KLF14 gene, which causes fat-storing cells to function differently and ultimately affects women’s hip circumference.
The study shows that women with larger hips predominantly have this gene variant.
Researchers have also discovered that a person’s expression of KLF14 and the resulting effects on fat tissue are determined by the version of the gene inherited from his or her mother.
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