Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for MS

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Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for MS

Obesity in adolescence or early adulthood is associated with increased risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study suggests.

The study was led by Jorge Correale, MD, from the Raúl Carrera Institute for Neurological Research, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dr. Correale suggested to Medscape Medical News that obesity appears to be an additional factor involved in the genesis of MS, an effect that may be mediated by the hormone leptin.

“We need to do more work to understand the mechanisms involved in all the different environmental/habitual factors, including body mass index. If we understand mechanisms we can propose treatment alternatives to decrease the risk to develop the disease or to prevent increase in the severity of the disease,” he added.

The findings will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

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