Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms as a risk factor for obesity in Saudi men

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms as a risk factor for obesity in Saudi men

Background: The prevalence of obesity and vitamin D deficiency in Saudi Arabia has increased recently. Decreased physical activity might play a role in obesity. Previous studies showed an association between low vitamin D level and its receptor polymorphism with obesity development. Objective: To...

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Main Authors: Ayman Saeed Al-hazmi, Mazin Mohammed Al-Mehmadi, Sarah Mohammad Al-Bogami, Ashjan Ali Shami, Ahmed Ali Al-Askary, Anas Mohammad Alomery, Saad Saeed Al-Shehri, Haytham Dahlawi, Khadija Abdulrazag, Tariq Ali, Abdalaziz Al-Bogami, Emad Sheshah, Abdalaziz Al-Mutairi, Salh Al-Suhimi, Faris Alharb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Physician 2017-09-01
Series:Electronic Physician
Subjects:
Vitamin D receptor
Obesity
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5718843/

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5718843/

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