Some Italians found to have anti-cholesterol gene

Italian cuisine is some of the best in the world -- pastas, sauces and...high carbs. I'm a huge fan of Italian cooking, but really have to watch myself to ensure I don't swallow 2,000 calories in a single sitting!

But what is you could eat Italian all day and have a gene that would actually lower your "bad" cholesterol? That is what Italian researchers have found, as three Italian families were discovered to have a cholesterol-blocking gene by researchers.

Although the research group stated that two percent of African-Americans carry the mutated gene that blocks cholesterol, this was the first time Caucasians were found to carry the gene. Can gene therapy work to prevent future cholesterol problems in humans? That sends shivers down my spine -- how about yours?