Journal article
Associations of the BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism With Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Energy Intake in Youth With Obesity: Findings From the HEARTY Study
Abstract
The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism is functionally related to BDNF, and is associated with obesity and metabolic complications in adults, but limited research exists among adolescents. This study comparatively examined carriers and non-carriers of the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on body composition, energy intake, and cardiometabolic profile among adolescents with obesity. The sample consisted of 187 adolescents …
Authors
Goldfield GS; Walsh J; Sigal RJ; Kenny GP; Hadjiyannakis S; De Lisio M; Ngu M; Prud’homme D; Alberga AS; Doucette S
Journal
Frontiers in Neuroscience, Vol. 15, ,
Publisher
Frontiers
DOI
10.3389/fnins.2021.715330
ISSN
1662-4548