Genetic Variation in the Bitter Receptors Responsible for Epicatechin Detection Are Associated with BMI in an Elderly Cohort

Genetic Variation in the Bitter Receptors Responsible for Epicatechin Detection Are Associated with BMI in an Elderly Cohort

Globally, more than one-third of adults are overweight. Overweight and obesity are complex and multifaceted conditions, associated with an increased risk of chronic illness and early mortality. While there are known risk factors, these alone do not fully explain the varying outcomes between individu...

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Main Authors: Alexandria Turner, Martin Veysey, Simon Keely, Christopher J. Scarlett, Mark Lucock, Emma L. Beckett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
BMI
bitter
epicatechin
phenol
obesity
taste genetics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/571

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