Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Specifically, individuals with a genetic variation in the melatonin receptor gene, which enhances melatonin's effect on the pancreas, face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without this variation.
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Specifically, individuals with a genetic variation in the melatonin receptor gene, which enhances melatonin's effect on the pancreas, face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without this variation.
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a certain variation in the Melatonin receptor 1B was identified to be a pretty high risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and for uh having basically insulin disregulation