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Plasma adiponectin concentrations are negatively correlated with waist-to-thigh ratio (WTR) and percentage of body fat (PFAT).
Lower adiponectin levels may be associated with higher body fat and less favorable fat distribution.
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Plasma adiponectin concentrations were negatively correlated with WTR (r = -0.42, p < 0.0001) and PFAT (r = -0.46, p < 0.0001).
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Plasma Adiponectin Levels Are Not Associated with Fat Oxidation in Humans
Norbert Stefan et al. · Obesity Research · 2002
DOI 10.1038/oby.2002.138
cross-sectional · n=93Cited 44×
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