The Claim

Common genetic variations in the PCSK9 gene are associated with significantly reduced plasma cholesterol levels in certain human populations, with a more pronounced effect observed in individuals of African descent.

Source: Low LDL cholesterol in individuals of African descent resulting from frequent nonsense mutations in PCSK9

What the research says

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Supports
32score
Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Some people of African descent have natural changes in a gene called PCSK9 that seem to lower their cholesterol levels a lot.

See the scientific wording

Common genetic variations in PCSK9 are associated with large reductions in plasma cholesterol levels in selected human populations, particularly among individuals of African descent.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Low LDL cholesterol in individuals of African descent resulting from frequent nonsense mutations in PCSK9

    The study found that certain genetic changes in a gene called PCSK9 are common in people of African descent and lead to much lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, which supports the claim.

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