A study says that people who have an "obesity gene" can lose weight just as effectively as anyone else.
The gene is called FTO. From wikipedia:
Fat mass and obesity-associated protein also known as alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase FTO is an enzyeme thatt in humans is encoded by the FTO gene located on Chromosone 16. As one homolog in the AlkB family proteins, it is the first mRNA demethylase that has been identified. Certain variants of the FTO gene appear to be correlated with obesity in humans.
Those with the gene weigh on average 3kg more and have a 70 per cent higher risk of being obese.
However, a Newcastle University study, run by researcher Doctor Katherine Livingstone, revealed that they respond equally well to exercise, a healthy diet, and medication as those without the gene. It should be noted that obesity costs the NHS an estimated £4.2billion a year.
The study concluded: The genetic predisposition to obesity can be at least partly counteracted with intervention.
It is another sound point for proactive action!!!
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