The inflammation paradox: Why are Tsimane protected against Western diseases while Westerners are not? [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
We here describe two apparent paradoxes concerning high CRP levels and NCD risk. One has emerged from observational studies in the Amazon region showing that the indigenous Tsimane in Bolivia appear protected against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-08-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-252/v2 |