ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Insulin resistance accelerates the onset of atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness in children. Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a gut-derived metabolite linked to cardio-metabolic issues in adults, could exacerbate these conditions in children as well. This study explores how insulin resistance and serum TMAO levels relate to vascular damage in obese children.Methods: We included 60 children aged 6 to 18, di...