Research
Hormonal
Adiponectin levels decrease in obesity and contribute to cardiovascular risk by failing to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic protection to the vessel wall.
Maintaining healthy adiponectin levels through weight management supports blood vessel health. Low levels, common in obesity, remove a natural protective barrier against inflammation and atherosclerosis.
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Levels of the prothrombotic molecule PAI-1 are also increased, whereas adiponectin, which is produced exclusively by adipocytes, is decreased in obesity.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited in the review regarding its inverse correlation with CVD risk.
Source
Inflammation, a Link between Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
Zhaoxia Wang et al. · Mediators of Inflammation · 2010
DOI 10.1155/2010/535918
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