Rebound Weight Gain as Associated With High Plasma Norepinephrine Levels That Are Mediated Through Polymorphisms in the β2-Adrenoceptor
Author(s) -
Kazuko Masuo,
Tomohiro Katsuya,
Hiroshi Kawaguchi,
Yuan Fu,
Hiromi Rakugi,
Takehide Ogihara,
Matthew Tuck
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2005.05.006
Subject(s) - weight loss , medicine , overweight , endocrinology , obesity , weight gain , body mass index , leptin , weight change , body weight
A successful weight loss program is essential treatment for obesity-related diseases, but it is well known that the majority of individuals do not succeed in weight loss maintenance. The present study evaluates hormonal mechanisms and the relationship of beta2-adrenoceptor polymorphisms involved in individuals who regain weight after initially successful weight loss.
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