Adults with a higher percentage of fat tissue in their legs were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure.

Research findings held true even after adjusting for age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, smoking, alcohol use, cholesterol levels and waist fat, although to a lesser degree.
Researchers speculate that this protection offered by a higher percentage of leg fat could help identify those at low risk of high blood pressure, or alternatively serve as a target for prevention efforts, although more studies are needed.

Release date: 10 September 2020

Source: American Heart Association

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