The Claim

In women, mRNA expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) in subcutaneous and omental adipose tissue demonstrates a positive association with total body fat mass and visceral adiposity, such that higher 11β-HSD1 expression levels correlate with greater adiposity measures.

Source: Expression of genes related to glucocorticoid action in human subcutaneous and omental adipose tissue.

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

In women, higher levels of a specific enzyme (11β-HSD1) in fat tissue are linked to having more body fat, especially around the belly.

See the scientific wording

In women, mRNA expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) in both subcutaneous and omental adipose tissue is positively associated with total body fat mass and visceral adiposity, with higher expression linked to greater adiposity

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Expression of genes related to glucocorticoid action in human subcutaneous and omental adipose tissue.

    The study measured a specific enzyme (11β-HSD1) in fat tissue from women's bellies and found that women with more body fat and more visceral belly fat had higher levels of this enzyme - exactly matching what the claim says.

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