Sunday, 19 August 2012

Low Hormone Levels Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk: Study

Low levels of a specific hormone has been found to increase the risk of metabolic disease in humans, according to a study. The study focuses on the hormone adropin, which is believed to play an important role in regulating glucose levels and fatty acid metabolism. The hormone was previously identified by Scripps Research Associate Professor Andrew Butler's laboratory during an investigation of obese and insulin-resistant mice. "The results ...

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