The cortisol burden in elderly subjects with metabolic syndrome and its association with low-grade inflammation.

Antonio MartocchiaM GallucciM NoaleS MaggiM CassolM StefanelliD PostacchiniA ProiettiM BarbagalloL J DominguezC FerriG DesideriL ToussanF PastoreG M FalaschiG PaolissoP Falaschinull null

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2019)

The positive correlation between cortisol excretion and low-grade inflammation suggests a common mechanism driving both hormonal and inflammatory changes.

Keyphrases

low grade
oxidative stress
high grade
metabolic syndrome
middle aged
risk factors
type diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
cardiovascular disease
community dwelling
skeletal muscle