Serum catestatin may predict metabolic, CV risk in children, adolescents

Children and adolescents with obesity have lower levels of serum catestatin — an endogenous peptide found to be negatively associated with blood pressure level and insulin resistance — compared with children and adolescents with normal weight, according to findings published in Pediatric Diabetes.

Source: Serum catestatin may predict metabolic, CV risk in children, adolescents

About the Author

Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Founder of NutriScape.NET. As a dietitian since 1992, Steph Figon has had experiences in consulting, 15 years in clinical, and has operated a private practice nutrition counseling office for since 2011. Connect on Linkedin