Endogenous sex hormones and C-reactive protein in healthy postmenopausal women.(Heart risk)(Report)

Life Extension | May 1, 2009 | Copyright

BACKGROUND: Oral oestrogen replacement therapy increases levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is an established strong predictor of cardiovascular events. It is unknown whether endogenous oestrogen levels are associated with CRP. We therefore studied the relationship between endogenous sex hormones and CRP in healthy postmenopausal women emphasizing the role of body composition as peripheral fat is both a main source of oestrogen production after menopause and an endocrine tissue with inflammatory activities. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The study population comprised 889 women ...

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