scholarly journals Serum IGF1, metabolic syndrome, and incident cardiovascular disease in older people: a population-based study

2013 ◽  
Vol 168 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christa C van Bunderen ◽  
Mirjam M Oosterwerff ◽  
Natasja M van Schoor ◽  
Dorly J H Deeg ◽  
Paul Lips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ObjectiveHigh as well as low levels of IGF1 have been associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The relationship of IGF1 with (components of) the metabolic syndrome could help to clarify this controversy. The aims of this study were: i) to investigate the association of IGF1 concentration with prevalent (components of) the metabolic syndrome; and ii) to examine the role of (components of) the metabolic syndrome in the relationship between IGF1 and incident CVD during 11 years of follow-up.MethodsData were used from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, a cohort study in a representative sample of the Dutch older population (≥65 years). Data were available in 1258 subjects. Metabolic syndrome was determined using the definition of the US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III. CVD were ascertained by self-reports and mortality data.ResultsLevels of IGF1 in the fourth quintile were associated with prevalent metabolic syndrome compared with the lowest quintile (odds ratio: 1.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.09–2.33). The middle up to the highest quintile of IGF1 was positively associated with high triglycerides in women. Metabolic syndrome was not a mediator in the U-shaped relationship of IGF1 with CVD. Both subjects without the metabolic syndrome and low IGF1 levels (hazard ratio (HR) 1.75, 95% CI 1.12–2.71) and subjects with the metabolic syndrome and high IGF1 levels (HR 2.28, 95% CI 1.21–4.28) demonstrated increased risks of CVD.ConclusionsIn older people, high-normal IGF1 levels are associated with prevalent metabolic syndrome and high triglycerides. Furthermore, this study suggests the presence of different pathomechanisms for both low and high IGF1 levels and incident CVD.

scholarly journals Thyroid function and the metabolic syndrome in older persons: a population-based study

2013 ◽  
Vol 168 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie E Heima ◽  
E Marelise W Eekhoff ◽  
Mirjam M Oosterwerff ◽  
Paul T A Lips ◽  
Natasja M van Schoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Serum Tsh

BackgroundStudies suggest an association between a high TSH and (individual components of) the metabolic syndrome. Only a few studies have been performed in the general older population.ObjectiveThis study investigates the association between serum TSH and the metabolic syndrome in a representative sample of older persons in The Netherlands.Design and patientsData of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam were used, which is an ongoing cohort study in a representative sample of Dutch older persons. A total of 1187 subjects (590 men and 597 women) between the ages of 65 and 88 years participated in the study.MeasurementsMetabolic syndrome (US National Cholesterol Education Program definition) and its individual components were assessed, as well as serum TSH levels.ResultsAmong the participants, the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was 34.2%. The mean serum TSH was 1.9 mU/l. Subjects in the upper quartile with a serum TSH level above 2.28 mU/l (odds ratio (OR)=1.68; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.19–2.37) had a significantly increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared with subjects in the lowest quartile with a serum TSH below 1.04 mU/l. After adjustment for confounders, age, sex, alcohol use, total physical activity, and smoking, the OR was 1.62 (95% CI 1.15–2.32).ConclusionsSubjects with a serum TSH in the upper quartile have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome as compared with subjects with a serum TSH in the lowest quartile.

scholarly journals Poor breakfast habits in adolescence predict the metabolic syndrome in adulthood

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Wennberg ◽  
Per E Gustafsson ◽  
Patrik Wennberg ◽  
Anne Hammarström
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Population Based ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Fasting Glucose ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome Components

AbstractObjectiveTo analyse whether poor breakfast habits in adolescence predict the metabolic syndrome and its components in adulthood. Previous studies suggest that regular breakfast consumption improves metabolic parameters.DesignProspective. Breakfast habits and other lifestyle variables at age 16 years were assessed from questionnaires. Poor breakfast habits were defined as skipping breakfast or only drinking or eating something sweet. At age 43 years, the effective sample consisted of 889 participants defined as having the metabolic syndrome or not, using the International Diabetes Federation criteria. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios and confidence intervals.SettingThe Northern Swedish Cohort, a longitudinal population-based cohort with 27-year follow-up.SubjectsAdolescents (age 16 years).ResultsPrevalence of the metabolic syndrome at age 43 years was 27·0 %. Of the participants, 9·9 % were classified with poor breakfast habits at age 16 years. Adjusted odds for the metabolic syndrome at age 43 years was OR = 1·68 (95 % CI 1·01, 2·78) for those with poor breakfast habits at age 16 years compared with breakfast eaters. Looking at the metabolic syndrome components, poor breakfast habits at age 16 years were associated with central obesity (OR = 1·71; 95 % CI 1·00, 2·92) and high fasting glucose (OR = 1·75; 95 % CI 1·01, 3·02) at age 43 years, even after multivariate adjustments.ConclusionsPoor breakfast habits in adolescence predicted the metabolic syndrome in adulthood. Of the metabolic syndrome components, poor breakfast habits in adolescence predicted central obesity and high fasting glucose in adulthood. Further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between early breakfast habits and adult metabolic syndrome.

Coronary heart disease moderates the relationship of chronic stress with the metabolic syndrome.

1998 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 520-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter P. Vitaliano ◽  
James M. Scanlan ◽  
Ilene C. Siegler ◽  
Wayne C. McCormick ◽  
Robert H. Knopp
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Plasma resistin levels correlate with determinants of the metabolic syndrome

2007 ◽  
Vol 156 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
G D Norata ◽  
M Ongari ◽  
K Garlaschelli ◽  
S Raselli ◽  
L Grigore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Intima Media Thickness ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Atherosclerotic Lesions ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Relationship Of

Objective: The role of resistin in insulin sensitivity and obesity is controversial. Some authors suggest that increased serum resistin levels are associated with obesity, visceral fat, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and inflammation, while others failed to observe such correlations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship of plasma resistin levels with markers of the metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis in a large population-based study. Design and patients: Plasma resistin levels were determined in 1090 subjects free of any medication selected from the PLIC study (designed to verify the presence of atherosclerotic lesions and progression intima-media thickness (IMT) in the common carotid artery in the general population) and related to the presence of obesity, metabolic syndrome, metabolic abnormalities, cardiovascular risk, and progression of IMT. Results: Plasma resistin levels were highly positively correlated with triglycerides, waist circumference, waist/hip ratio, systolic blood pressure, and ApoAI/ApoB ratio, while they were inversely correlated with high density lipoprotein and ApoAI levels. This finding was gender specific (mainly in women). Plasma resistin levels were significantly higher in women with the metabolic syndrome compared with controls (4.90 (0.24) ng/ml vs 3.90 (0.11) ng/ml; P<0.01), while no difference was observed in obese subjects. Finally, plasma resistin levels were significantlycorrelated with cardiovascular risk calculated according to the Framingham algorithm (P<0.01). Conclusion: Plasma resistin levels are increased in presence of the metabolic syndrome and are associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

Racial Differences in the Relationship of Birth Weight to the Metabolic Syndrome in Pre-pubertal Youth

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S59
Author(s):  
Melinda S. Sothern ◽  
Connie Van Vrancken-Tompkins ◽  
Stuart Chalew ◽  
William Cefalu ◽  
Enette Larson-Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Metabolic aspects of the relationship of asthma and obesity

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oxana Y. Kytikova ◽  
Marina V. Antonyuk ◽  
Tatyana A. Gvozdenko ◽  
Tatyana Р. Novgorodtseva
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Common Mechanism ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
Mechanisms Of Formation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Asthma and obesity are serious medical and social world problems, and their combined course is characterized by a decrease in the quality of life, an increase in the frequency and duration of hospitalization. The present review summarizes the current views on the mechanisms of formation of asthma phenotype combined with obesity, role of leptin and adiponectin imbalance in the development of systemic inflammation in obesity in the pathophysiology of asthma, its interrelations with metabolic syndrome. We present data that shows that syndrome is closely related not only to the debut of asthma, but also to a decrease in its control. Along with obesity, the role of other components of metabolic syndrome, in particular insulin resistance, as a predictor of asthma development is considered. Insulin resistance may be the most likely factor in the relationship between asthma and obesity, independent of other components of the metabolic syndrome. Insulin resistance associated with obesity can lead to disruption of nitric oxide synthesis. We reveal common mechanism of metabolic disorders of nitric oxide and arginine in metabolic syndrome and asthma and show that insulin resistance treatment can be therapeutically useful in patients with asthma in combination with obesity.

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