Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, Hair Cortisol and the Metabolic Syndrome

Psychiatr Danub. 2015 Sep:27 Suppl 1:S504-5.

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the possibility of using Hair Cortisol in Clinical Practice to monitor HPA status in patents at risk of developing the Metabolic Syndrome, and also its possible use to assess effectiveness of the effectiveness of treatment in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome.

MeSH terms

  • Hair / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood*
  • Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System / physiopathology*
  • Metabolic Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Pituitary-Adrenal System / physiopathology*
  • Predictive Value of Tests

Substances

  • Hydrocortisone