Endocrine Abstracts

Obesity was considered to be a protective condition against osteoporosis. New studies suggest that visceral obesity is associated with low BMD and a higher risk for fracture. Patients with diabetes mellitus, although they do not have a lower BMD, have a higher fracture risk, probably due to the lower bone turn over.Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate bone metabolism in connection with hormonal profile in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome...

Menopause is a physiological condition associated with an important change in the hormonal status, an adverse lipid profile and cardiovascular risk. Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind to lipids to transport them. Apolipoprotein intestine synthesis is regulated principally by the fat content of the diet, while in the liver by dietary composition, hormones, alcohol intake and lipid lowering drugs. Are they changed due to aging? Do they interfere in the hormonal changes?<...