A Causal Inference Study of Circulating Metabolites Mediating the Effect of Obesity‐Related Indicators on the Incidence of Anxiety Disorders
This study establishes a significant causal relationship between obesity and anxiety, with three circulating metabolites playing a clear mediating role. Thus, targeting these metabolites could significantly reduce the burden of AD associated with obesity.
Authors
- Wenlin Gai
- Cheng Qin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1514-3509)
Institutions
- Beijing Institute of Education (CN)
- Xijing Hospital (CN)
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Air Force Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70653
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00