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In men, most genes linked to body fat (68%) didn't affect cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, or heart disease risk.
Scientific Claim
Among 193 autosomal body fat percentage loci in males, 68% (132 loci) showed no association with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, type 2 diabetes, or coronary artery disease.
Original Statement
“Of 193 autosomal SNPs associated with BFPAdj in males, the majority (N = 132, 68%) were not associated with cardiometabolic phenotypes.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately reports the percentage of loci without association with cardiometabolic traits, using appropriate association language for observational data.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Beyond apples and pears: sex-specific genetics of body fat percentage
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2023Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found