Higher blood aldosterone level in metabolic syndrome is independently related to adiposity and fasting plasma glucose

In this study, we investigate the association of aldosterone with MetS and IR, and compare it with that of adiponectin. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 556 women receiving physical examinations at a general hospital in central Taiwan. At the time of examination, we collected data on various demographic and physical characteristics and measured blood levels of aldosterone, adiponectin and a variety of metabolic factors. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed using adiponectin or aldosterone as the dependent variables. Results: We found an inverse correlation between blood adiponectin and aldosterone (??=??0.11, P?=?0.009). Adiponectin levels were lower and aldosterone levels higher in women with MetS that those without (8.1???0.4vs. 11.5???0.2??g/mL, P?
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research