hrp0097p1-468 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2023

Efficacy of zinc and myo-inositol on weight loss and metabolic features in a pediatric population with obesity

Antoniotti Valentina , Colombo Alice , Mancioppi Valentina , Solito Arianna , Partenope Cristina , Petri Antonella , Rabbone Ivana , Ferrante Daniela , Prodam Flavia , Bellone Simonetta

Pediatric obesity is constantly increasing and exposes to serious cardiovascular and metabolic risks. The first treatment against obesity is lifestyle change. Actually, any intervention seems to be effective on the evolution of this condition, especially in the long term. For this reason, the interest in non-pharmaceutical compounds is growing. Several studies mentioned the use of zinc and inositol as compounds acting on weight loss and insulin resistance. The aim of this stud...