High-fat diet, high blood pressure, and the ACE gene
Wondering if you should cut down on red meat and fat to lower your blood pressure? According to a new study, it could depend on your genes.
Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death, making heart health a priority for everyone. Heart disease, though, is a catch-all term that applies to many different conditions. These articles will show you where your genetic susceptibility lies, give you ideas of what may work best for prevention, and let you know what could be important to talk to your doctor about.
Wondering where to start?
- Look at your lipoprotein(a) genetic risk.
- Check out your LDL cholesterol genes.
- Be sure to check for mutations related to blood clots.
Members: Check out the Heart Health Topic Summary Report for a quick overview of all your genetic variants related to heart health.
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