Genetic Association and Causal Effects Between Obesity and Multiple Sclerosis: A Robust Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

This study provides evidence that an increase in body size (BMI) can lead to MS. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight during early life could be a potential strategy to reduce MS risk.

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Cureus
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2025-08-03
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89287
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Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
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Genetic Association and Causal Effects Between Obesity and Multiple Sclerosis: A Robust Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

Abdulaziz Almosallam
Cureus
Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
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Genetic Association and Causal Effects Between Obesity and Multiple Sclerosis: A Robust Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

Abdulaziz Almosallam
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This study provides evidence that an increase in body size (BMI) can lead to MS. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight during early life could be a potential strategy to reduce MS risk.

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