Body Fat Distribution and Inflammation Among Obese Older Adults With and Without Metabolic Syndrome
Abstract
The protective mechanisms by which some obese individuals escape the detrimental metabolic consequences of obesity are not understood. This study examined differences in body fat distribution and adipocytokines in obese older persons with and without metabolic syndrome. Additionally, we examined whether adipocytokines mediate the association between body fat distribution and metabolic syndrome. Data were from 729 obese men and women (BMI ≥30...
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Title
Body Fat Distribution and Inflammation Among Obese Older Adults With and Without Metabolic Syndrome
Published Date
Dec 1, 2010
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
12
Pages
2354 - 2361
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