Abdominal obesity in COPD is associated with specific metabolic and functional phenotypes

Abdominal obesity in COPD is associated with specific metabolic and functional phenotypes

Abstract Background Abdominal obesity (AO) is linked to reduced health status and mortality. While it is known that AO is prevalent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AO-COPD), the specific metabolic and functional consequences associated with AO-COPD remain understudied. Methods We studied 1...

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Main Authors: Clayton L. Cruthirds, Nicolaas E. P. Deutz, Yani G. G. Mizubuti, Rajesh I. Harrykissoon, Anthony J. Zachria, Mariëlle P. K. J. Engelen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
Abdominal obesity
COPD
Branched-chain amino acids
Metabolism
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-022-00714-z

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