Open AccessThe Adipokine Profile and the Cardiometabolic Risk in Non-Obese Young Adults
Author(s) -
Marina Ruxandra Oțelea,
Adrian Streinu-Cercel,
Cristian Băicuș,
Maria Nițescu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
balkan medical journal/balkan medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2146-3131
pISSN - 2146-3123
DOI - 10.4274/balkanmedj.galenos.2018.2018.0789
Subject(s) - adipokine , adiponectin , medicine , insulin resistance , endocrinology , lipid profile , leptin , adipose tissue , homeostatic model assessment , metabolic syndrome , body mass index , obesity , cholesterol
Young, non-obese adults are considered at low risk for cardiometabolic diseases, although markers of an unhealthy metabolic state are not uncommon findings in this population. Adipose tissue dysfunction, evaluated by the adipokine profile, significantly influences lipid and glucose metabolism and low-grade systemic inflammation.