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Weinbrenner T, Schröder H, Escurriol V, Fitó M, Elosua R, Vila J, Marrugat J, Covas MI

Circulating oxidized LDL is associated with increased waist circumference independent of body mass index in men and women.

Am. J. Clin. Nutr.. 2006 Jan;83(1):30-5; quiz 181-2, PMID: 16400046

Obesity is associated with oxidative stress, and the oxidation of LDL is thought to play a crucial role in the generation of atherosclerotic lesions.

NUTRITION & DIETETICS

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