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Leptin Studies

Leptin, thyroid hormones determined in obese women after energy deficit

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 9th, 2004

Scientists have determined the levels of leptin, thyrotropin, and thyroid hormones in obese/overweight women before and after two levels of energy deficit.

According to a study from Poland, "The aim of our study was to compare serum concentration of leptin and pituitary-thyroid axis hormones in obese/overweight women before and after two levels of energy deficit with those parameters in lean women on adequate energy intake. Additionally, we attempted to elucidate if the effect of weight reduction could be related to anthropometric and hormonal parameters before treatment. Anthropometric and hormonal parameters - serum leptin, TSH, T4, fT4, T3 and leptin to fat mass...

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