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The Asian Indian health paradox
February 12, 2007 | 2 Comments
From Weight of the Evidence:
An interesting study, Nutrient Intake, Body Composition, Blood Cholesterol and Glucose Levels among Adult Asian Indians in the United States, published in this month’s Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, found that “[d]espite having a dietary intake that meets the National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III recommendations, this group [adult Asian Indians] was at a higher risk for chronic disease, by virtue of increased BMI and % BF along with an altered metabolic profile (high BP and TC and low HDL-C).”
This has a genetic explanation. We have a genetic abnormality that prevents blood fats from being broken down effectively.
The solution? Exercise more, increase HDL intake, reduce the intake of bad cholestrol, take one baby aspirin a day, and reduce stress.
Filed Under: Asian-Indian, baby-aspirin, cholesterol, diet, HDL, lifestyle, NUTRITION, stress
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2 Comments
Genetic predisposition…that would explain a couple of things. Very interesting findings.
PS – looooooooved the valentine bouquet
Nice that you’re bringing up these topics…a list of foods that increase the good cholesterol aka HDL should be good for the masses!