The inflammatory consequences of psychologic stress: relationship to insulin resistan

[R.B.]

It not all in your head!!

Stress does link to inflammation which we have previously seen has a role in BC.

I would agree that stress is a potential significant aggravating cause, but not more.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/en..._uids=16781084

"Inflammation is frequently present in the visceral fat and vasculature in certain patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and/or adult onset Diabetes Mellitus Type II (NIDDM). An hypothesis is presented which argues that repeated acute or chronic psychologically stressful states may cause this inflammatory process."

[Lani]

publishing the article--Medical Hypotheses--and it seems, that is just what it is.

The facts may lie their, but the truth lies in their interpretation.

The hypothesis may turn out to be right...the purpose of the publication is to put the hypothesis out there so it might intrigue others to try to prove or disprove it.

At least someone is looking at it/thinking about it!

[R.B.]

Thanks for the reply.

I am not sure I understand your post. I do not think we disagree

I do think stress has a part to play.

There is no question there is communality in inflammatory pathways.

My caveat was meant to be this is multifactorial.

RB

[R.B.]

Just to clarify

This is what the trial said (below in inverted commas)..

My comment was meant to mean - interesting - yes I see the logic so far as I understand it -I agree stress is likely to be an aggravating factor (assuming the pathways to be the same) but I think there are other factors responsible for CVD and diabetes too like fat imbalances, high fructose and sugar etc.

Sorry for not taking the time to try and be more clear.

RB


"Inflammation is frequently present in the visceral fat and vasculature in certain patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and/or adult onset Diabetes Mellitus Type II (NIDDM). An hypothesis is presented which argues that repeated acute or chronic psychologically stressful states may cause this inflammatory process."