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Modulation of Energy Expenditure by Estrogens and Exercise in Women
Kathleen M Gavin1,2, Wendy M Kohrt1,2, Dwight J Klemm2,3
1Division of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Abstract:
Reducing estrogen in women results in decreases in energy expenditure, but the mechanism(s) remain largely unknown. We postulate that the loss of estrogens in women is associated with increased accumulation of bone marrow-derived adipocytes in white adipose tissue, decreased activity of brown adipose tissue, and reduced levels of physical activity. Regular exercise may counteract the effects of estrogen deficiency.
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