Peripheral inflammation is linked with emotion and mental health in people with obesity. A "head to toe" observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a significant worldwide health problem that is linked with mental health. The elucidation of the possible overlapping biochemical mechanism(s) involved in inflammation and oxidative stress is imperative to better understand and address obesity and related metabolic disorders. The aim of the study was to investigate the associations between inflammatory and oxidative stress profiles with parameters that reflect metabolic, emotional, and mental health in a Greek metabolically unhealthy obese cohort.

Methods

In total, 122 metabolically unhealthy people with obesity were recruited. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers were assessed. Quality of life was evaluated through questionnaires for insomnia, self-esteem,

SUBMITTER: Amerikanou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10390304 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature