Research Article

The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults

Volume: 6 Number: 1 February 14, 2025
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The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults

Abstract

Aims: Obesity is a multifactorial condition characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that adversely impacts health and disrupts various metabolic processes. This study aimed to assess thyroid function tests, vitamin B12 levels, and lipid profiles in normal, overweight, and obese adults, and to elucidate the correlation with body-mass index (BMI) values. Methods: This study was planned as a retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study. Within the scope of the study, age, gender, occupation, history of chronic diseases, smoking, alcohol use and drug use; weight, height, BMI, blood pressure; TSH, free T3, free T4, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, VLDL-cholesterol, triglyceride, fasting blood glucose, vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, serum iron level, iron binding capacity and whole blood parameter values were retrieved and recorded by reviewing health records retrospectively. Patients were grouped according to BMI values, and the relationships between obesity, sociodemographic characteristics and blood parameters were analyzed. Results: A total of 539 patients were analyzed, with 63.6% identified as women. The average age of the patients was 36.88±13.75 years (range: 13-79), and the average BMI was 26.92±6.37 kg/m². Analysis revealed that 40% of patients were classified as normal weight, 30.1% as overweight, 26.1% as obese, and 3.8% as underweight based on BMI criteria. The classification of obesity indicates that class 1 obesity accounts for 59.7%, while class 2 and class 3 obesity each represent 20.1% of the total cases. The obesity rate was 72.1% in women and 27.9% in men, with a statistically significant difference observed between genders and BMI groups (p<0.001). The prevalence of B12 deficiency was 1.2%, and no significant association was observed among BMI groups. The study identified a statistically significant difference in total cholesterol (p<0.001), HDL (p=0.001), LDL (p<0.001), VLDL (p<0.001), triglycerides (p<0.001), and BMI groups. Conversely, no significant relationship was observed between B12 values and TSH (p=0.430), fT3 (p=0.462), or fT4 (p = 0.279). Conclusion: In conclusion, our findings indicate that BMI significantly influences the lipid profile of individuals; however, it does not exhibit a direct relationship with B12 levels or thyroid functions. Given the fact that obesity elevates cardiometabolic risks, particularly through heightened lipid levels, it is essential to monitor not only obese individuals but also those at risk for it as well, to reduce obesity and prevent its onset.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Family Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 14, 2025

Submission Date

December 15, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Demir Pervane, V., Gokdemır, O., Aygün, O., Ceylan Gündoğdu, S., Erten Bucaktepe, P. G., & Çelepkolu, T. (2025). The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 6(1), 50-56. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1601700
AMA
1.Demir Pervane V, Gokdemır O, Aygün O, Ceylan Gündoğdu S, Erten Bucaktepe PG, Çelepkolu T. The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6(1):50-56. doi:10.47582/jompac.1601700
Chicago
Demir Pervane, Vasfiye, Ozden Gokdemır, Olgu Aygün, Sevgi Ceylan Gündoğdu, Pakize Gamze Erten Bucaktepe, and Tahsin Çelepkolu. 2025. “The Relationship Between Thyroid Functions, Vitamin B12, and Lipid Profiles across Different BMI Categories in Adults”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 (1): 50-56. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1601700.
EndNote
Demir Pervane V, Gokdemır O, Aygün O, Ceylan Gündoğdu S, Erten Bucaktepe PG, Çelepkolu T (February 1, 2025) The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 1 50–56.
IEEE
[1]V. Demir Pervane, O. Gokdemır, O. Aygün, S. Ceylan Gündoğdu, P. G. Erten Bucaktepe, and T. Çelepkolu, “The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 50–56, Feb. 2025, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1601700.
ISNAD
Demir Pervane, Vasfiye - Gokdemır, Ozden - Aygün, Olgu - Ceylan Gündoğdu, Sevgi - Erten Bucaktepe, Pakize Gamze - Çelepkolu, Tahsin. “The Relationship Between Thyroid Functions, Vitamin B12, and Lipid Profiles across Different BMI Categories in Adults”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6/1 (February 1, 2025): 50-56. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1601700.
JAMA
1.Demir Pervane V, Gokdemır O, Aygün O, Ceylan Gündoğdu S, Erten Bucaktepe PG, Çelepkolu T. The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6:50–56.
MLA
Demir Pervane, Vasfiye, et al. “The Relationship Between Thyroid Functions, Vitamin B12, and Lipid Profiles across Different BMI Categories in Adults”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 6, no. 1, Feb. 2025, pp. 50-56, doi:10.47582/jompac.1601700.
Vancouver
1.Vasfiye Demir Pervane, Ozden Gokdemır, Olgu Aygün, Sevgi Ceylan Gündoğdu, Pakize Gamze Erten Bucaktepe, Tahsin Çelepkolu. The relationship between thyroid functions, vitamin B12, and lipid profiles across different BMI categories in adults. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025 Feb. 1;6(1):50-6. doi:10.47582/jompac.1601700

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