Limone Gene

Well today is a day where  I digress from WFPBD and mention an interesting phenomenon from Limone , Italy. The “ Limone Gene “ or as I like to call it the “Fat Buster “ gene is unique to this small village of 1000. 500 of the residents were born and raised there. Of these 500 , 60 have the Limone gene. This gene produces an unique protein that rapidly breaks down fat after it is eaten. This not only prevents the typical weight gain , but also the development of atherosclerosis . This is despite these people on average having HDL  ( good cholesterol ) less than 15. Greater than 40 is considered normal.