Research
Hormonal
Weight loss correlated with a 36% increase in plasma adiponectin concentration.
Increased adiponectin levels may contribute to improved metabolic health following weight loss.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
A 36% increase in plasma adiponectin concentration (6.1+/-3.1 to 8.3+/-3.9 microg/ml, P<0.05).
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving a controlled trial.
Source
Differential Effect of Weight Loss on Adipocyte Size Subfractions in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Magdalena Pasarica et al. · Obesity · 2009
cohort · n=44Cited 53×
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