Osteosarcopenic Visceral Obesity and Osteosarcopenic Subcutaneous Obesity, Two New Phenotypes of Sarcopenia: Prevalence, Metabolic Profile, and Risk Factors.

Tariq A AlalwanDaniele SpadacciniMara NichettiIlaria AvanzatoMilena Anna FalivaMariangela Rondanelli

Published in: Journal of aging research (2018)

The osteosarcopenic visceral obesity phenotype (OSVAT) seems to be associated with a higher risk of fractures, inflammation, and a worse metabolic profile. These conditions in OSVAT cohort are associated with an increase of visceral adipose tissue, while patients with OSSAT seem to benefit related to the "obesity paradox".

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
weight loss
risk factors
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
high fat diet
weight gain
oxidative stress
body mass index
physical activity