Core body temperature in obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A lower core body temperature set point has been suggested to be a factor that could potentially predispose humans to develop obesity.

Objective

We tested the hypothesis that obese individuals have lower core temperatures than those in normal-weight individuals.

Design

In study 1, nonobese [body mass index (BMI; in kg/m(2)) <30] and obese (BMI ≥30) adults swallowed wireless core temperature-sensing capsules, and we measured core temperatures continuously for 24 h. In study 2, normal-weight (BMI of 18-25) and obese subjects swallowed temperature-sensing capsules to measure core temperatures continuously for ≥48 h and kept activity logs. We constructed daily, 24-h core temperature profiles for analysis.

Results

Mean (±SE) daily core body temperature di

SUBMITTER: Heikens MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3076651 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature