Metabolism

Researchers from Yonsei University, Institute for Health publish findings in metabolism

Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, March 17th, 2010

Scientists discuss in 'Serum leptin is associated with metabolic syndrome in obese and nonobese Korean populations' new findings in metabolism. According to a study from Seoul, Korea, "Leptin is mainly secreted from adipose tissue and is known to be associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, there are not many studies on the association between serum leptin and metabolic syndrome."

"The objective of this study was to determine the association between serum leptin and metabolic syndrome among the Korean adult population. The study population consisted of 3,272 Koreans (men: 1,915, women: 1,357) 30 to 84 years of age who had visited the Health Examination Center....

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Source: Fitness and Wellness Business Week (2010-03-17)

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