Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase, a marker of alcohol intake, is associated with telomere length and cardiometabolic risk in young adulthood

Abstract Studies based on self-reported alcohol consumption and telomere length show inconsistent results. Therefore, we studied the association between gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), a widely used biomarker of alcohol intake, and telomere length. The possible health relevance in young adulthood...

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Main Authors: Esmée M. Bijnens, Catherine Derom, Evert Thiery, Dries S. Martens, Ruth J. F. Loos, Steven Weyers, Tim S. Nawrot
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/01d8fea9d9bb4b2f867def00fb436b93
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