A relationship between thyroid function and obesity seems likely, mainly influenced by the insulin resistance. Whether variations in TSH and/or thyroid hormones, within a normal range, can influence body weight or if obesity per se can alter thyroid function has not been clarified so far. Further studies are necessary to assess the link between thyroid function and body weight, that must consider not only changes of thyroid hormones, but also body fat distribution, obesity duration and the state of low grade inflammation. It is recognized that thyroid function is linked not only to body mass index, but also to body composition and, particularly, to the amount and percentage of fat mass.
Thyroid function and obesity / L. Garnerone, L. Iorio, R. Zelaschi, A. Delnevo, A. Tufano, B. Ambrosi. - In: MINERVA MEDICA. - ISSN 0026-4806. - 101:5(2010 Oct), pp. 363-370.
Titolo: | Thyroid function and obesity | |
Autori: | GARNERONE, LAURA (Primo) IORIO, LAURA (Secondo) AMBROSI, BRUNO EUGENIO (Ultimo) | |
Parole Chiave: | Body mass index; Insulin resistance; Obesity; Thyroid gland | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/13 - Endocrinologia | |
Data di pubblicazione: | ott-2010 | |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |