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ea0010p75 | Steroids to include Cushing's | SFE2005

Effect of meal fat content on salivary testosterone and cortisol levels in healthy female volunteers

Al-Dujaili E , Bryant M

The aim of this study was to determine if a change in the amount of fat consumed in the diet influenced female salivary postprandial testosterone and cortisol concentrations and whether any changes affected circadian rhythm.The study was conducted on 9 healthy female subjects aged 21–45 years (BMI mean=22.5±1.61) and has been approved by the University College Ethical Committee. Over 3 non-consecutive days, each subject consumed 2 meals, lunch...