Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome
| Author | : Helmut Sies |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 2007-07-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781420043792 |
| ISBN-13 | : 142004379X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (79X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome by : Helmut Sies
Download or read book Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Mechanisms in Obesity, Diabetes, and the Metabolic Syndrome written by Helmut Sies and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-07-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, metabolic syndrome is associated with the risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Obesity, which increases the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and subsequently leads to increased stress and inflammation, appears to play a central