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Blood, the vital fluid running through your body, could have a beneficial genetic mutation. High levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) found in blood may be a genetic mutation. HDL-C is also known as good cholesterol.

Researchers found that a mutation in the gene known as LIPG resulted in high plasma levels of HDL-C. LIPG codes for the endothelial lipase enzyme. People with a high HDL-C level had a lower risk of developing coronary artery disease. Coronary heart disease increases the risk of heart attack for patients.

Researchers believe that inhibiting the endothelial lipase enzyme might then cause a rise in HDL-C. Further research needs to be conducted in this field as well as the impact of HDL-C on cardiac health.

SOURCES: The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2009




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