Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Several studies suggest a link between vitamin D and obesity. Vitamin D may play a role in obesity. Ghrelin is an orexigenic peptide which induces obesity by central and peripheral mechanisms. Administration of ghrelin promotes food intake and decreased fat utilisation in rodents. Ghrelin levels are decreased in obese individuals.The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D status and ghrelin levels.Methods: All subjects ...