Eating behavior patterns, metabolic parameters and circulating oxytocin levels in patients with obesity: an exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity is a complex heterogeneous disease often associated with dysfunctional eating behavior patterns. Oxytocin (OT) is a neurohormone involved in the regulation of energy metabolism and eating behavior. The aim of the present study was to evaluate in a population of patients with obesity circulating levels of OT and dysfunctional eating behaviors in relation to anthropometric, hormonal and metabolic parameters.

Methods

A prospective, observational, single-center study was conducted at the Center of High Specialization for the Care of Obesity of Sapienza University of Rome. Adult subjects with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 were recruited. Body impedance assessment (BIA), biochemical and hormonal parameters, plasma OT concentration analysis and the Eating Behavio

SUBMITTER: Elena C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature