Ancestral diets determine vulnerability to type 2 diabetes

Middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease because of their ancestor's diets

Date: July 10, 2015

Source: University of Sydney

Summary:

The middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in today's changing environment. New research reveals this may be a result of the nutrition endured by their ancestors.

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