Why Men and Women Store Fat Differently
Beyond apples and pears: sex-specific genetics of body fat percentage
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Scientists found genes that control body fat differently in men and women. They studied 312,000 people and discovered unique genes for each sex. Some genes linked to healthier fat storage and lower disease risk.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists found genes that control body fat differently in men and women. They studied 312,000 people and discovered unique genes for each sex. Some genes linked to healthier fat storage and lower disease risk.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 549 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Roshandel D, Lu T, Paterson AD, Dash S
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Men typically exhibit higher body fat percentage in the abdominal region compared to other body regions.
Scientists found different sets of genes related to body fat in men and women; men have 195 genes linked to body fat, women have 174, and only 38 genes are common to both groups.
Researchers discovered 7 new genes related to body fat in men and 10 new ones in women that weren't known before to affect body fat or related health issues.
In men, most genes linked to body fat (68%) didn't affect cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, or heart disease risk.
In women, most genes linked to body fat (75%) didn't affect cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, or heart disease risk.