Hyperadiponectinaemia in anorexia nervosa

Abstract

Plasma adiponectin levels are increased in anorexia nervosa. This may, at least in part, be due to the lack of negative feedback exerted by fat mass on adiponectin production and/or to enhanced insulin sensitivity. We speculate that hyperadiponectinaemia could, in turn, contribute to maintain a state of enhanced insulin sensitivity and possibly exacerbate haematological and infectious complications of anorexia nervosa.