Possible association of ghrelin/obestatin balance with cardiometabolic risk in obese subjects with Helicobacter pylori

Abstract

Objectives. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common gastric infection associated with extragastric conditions. The association between H. pylori infection and obesity is unclear. H. pylori may affect gut hormones involved in food intake and energy expenditure. The aim of this study is to evaluate ghrelin/obestatin balance and leptin in obese subjects with H. pylori infection.

Keywords

• obesity
• h. pylori
• ghrelin
• obestatin
• leptin