Genetically predicted basal metabolic rate and venous thromboembolism risk: a Mendelian randomization study
BackgroundBasal metabolic rate (BMR) is the minimum amount of energy needed by the body to carry out essential physiological functions. The goal of this study was to evaluate whether BMR causally influences venous thromboembolism (VTE) and its subtypes in European individuals.MethodsA two-sample Men...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1263804/full |