ea0029p330 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ICEECE2012
Victor V.
, Banuls C.
, Bellod L.
, Jover A.
, Morillas C.
, Falcon R.
, Rocha M.
, Mijares AHernandez-
Circulating C3 levels are elevated in obese patients, but how this factor is affected after weight loss through diet is a question that is yet unanswered. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of weight loss on lipid and hydrocarbonated metabolism parameters and on the levels of C3 and C4 components of complement in obese patients. This is a longitudinal intervention study based on a 6 week very low calorie diet (VLCD), a liquid formula of 603 kcal/day. ...