Concentrations of Chromium, Selenium, and Copper in the Hair of Visceral-Obese Adults Are Associated with Insulin Resistance
October 2014
in “
Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
”
Studysummary This study found that in visceral-obese Korean adults, hair chromium and selenium levels were inversely associated with insulin resistance, while copper levels showed a positive association.
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This study analyzed the relationship between mineral concentrations in hair and insulin resistance in 144 Korean adults, including 71 visceral-obese subjects and 73 normal controls. It found that visceral-obese individuals had higher serum glucose, insulin concentration, and HOMA-IR index levels compared to controls. After adjusting for age and sex, copper levels in hair were positively correlated with insulin resistance, while chromium and selenium levels were negatively correlated. These findings suggested that the mineral status of visceral-obese adults might influence the development of insulin resistance.