학술논문
Effect of weight loss and lifestyle changes on vascular inflammatory markers in obese women: a randomized trial
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. April 9, 2003, Vol. 289 Issue 14, p1799, 6 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0098-7484
Abstract
Weight loss can decrease blood levels of inflammatory markers that increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study of 120 obese women. These inflammatory markers include interleukin-6, interleukin-18, and C-reactive protein. This could explain why obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, since fat cells can synthesize and secrete these inflammatory markers.