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Genetic predisposition is likely also involved here? Why would Singaporeans develop same or higher levels of visceral fat than americans that are more obese tha
by tordrt 2y ago
Genetic predisposition is likely also involved here? Why would Singaporeans develop same or higher levels of visceral fat than americans that are more obese than them?
- pajko 2y agohttps://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/the-skinny-on-trans-fats https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/the-skinny-on-trans-fa... As a result, trans fats have been banned in Singapore not long ago: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ban-on-trans-fat-in-foods-sold-in-singapore https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ban-on-trans-...
- refurb 2y agoYup. Type 2 diabetes rates are far higher in East Asian populations than caucasians. They start to show metabolic disorders at far lower levels of visceral fat. South Asians are similar.