Fat compartments in patients with depression: A meta-analysis.

Alisa S CosanJulietta U SchweigerKai G KahlBettina HamannMichael DeuschleUlrich SchweigerAnna Lisa Westermair

Published in: Brain and behavior (2020)

Depression is associated with enlarged visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue. Further, especially longitudinal, research is needed to identify the mechanism through which depressive disorders contribute to visceral adiposity.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
insulin resistance
depressive symptoms
high fat diet
sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
bipolar disorder
type diabetes
cross sectional
physical activity
fatty acid
body mass index
stress induced
weight gain