Open AccessRapid Suppression of Growth Hormone Concentration by Overeating: Potential Mediation by Hyperinsulinemia
Author(s) -
Andrea S. Cornford,
Ariel L. Barkan,
Jeffrey F. Horowitz
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2010-1895
Subject(s) - overeating , endocrinology , hyperinsulinemia , medicine , body mass index , growth hormone , obesity , insulin , chemistry , body weight , hormone , insulin resistance
The very low GH concentration in obesity is commonly attributed to high body fat mass; however, the influence of overeating on GH secretion is not clear.
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