Metabolic syndrome and major depressive disorder: co-occurrence and pathophysiologic overlap

Curr Diab Rep. 2009 Feb;9(1):51-9. doi: 10.1007/s11892-009-0010-0.

Abstract

The metabolic syndrome and its components are associated with depressive symptomatology. This article discusses the rate of co-occurrence and the points of pathophysiologic commonality between the metabolic syndrome and major depressive disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bipolar Disorder / epidemiology
  • Depressive Disorder / epidemiology*
  • Depressive Disorder / physiopathology*
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Diseases in Twins
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Metabolic Syndrome / complications
  • Metabolic Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Metabolic Syndrome / psychology*
  • Mood Disorders / epidemiology
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology
  • Risk Factors