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ea0035p47 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2014

Might cortisol modulate food choices in subclinical autonomous glucocorticoids hypersecretion?

Garelli Silvia , Cavazza Carla , Marcato Elisa , Rinaldi Eleonora , Dalmazi Guido di , Vicennati Valentina , Pagotto Uberto , Pasquali Renato

Introduction: The relationship between food intake and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis has been studied in the development of visceral adiposity and obesity. The HPA axis may interact with the reward system, thus influencing food choices. On the other hand, it has been shown that macronutrients differently modulate the HPA axis activity.The aim of this study was to evaluate the dietary habits in subjects with adrenal masses (adenoma o...