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The effect of moderate weight loss on overnight growth hormone and cortisol secretion in healthy female volunteers

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Abstract

The effects of moderate weight loss on overnight growth hormone and cortisol secretion were determined in 11 healthy women volunteers who lost an average of 3.1 kg in weight after undertaking a 1000-kcal diet for 3 weeks. There was a reduction in sleep-related growth hormone secretion and an increase in the value of the nocturnal cortisol nadir although mean overnight cortisol secretion was not significantly altered. Moderate weight loss may contribute towards some of the endocrine abnormalities seen in depressed patients.

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Author(s): Anderson IM, Crook WS, Gartside SE, Fairburn CG, Cowen PJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders

Year: 1989

Volume: 16

Issue: 2-3

Pages: 197-202

Print publication date: 01/03/1989

ISSN (print): 0165-0327

ISSN (electronic): 1573-2517

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-0327(89)90074-8

DOI: 10.1016/0165-0327(89)90074-8

Notes: 0165-0327 (Print) Journal Article

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