Influence of nutritional status and VO2max on adiponectin levels in men older than 35 years. [corrected].

Background: Adiponectin is considered an important factor in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, due to its anti- atherogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Few studies, however, have suggested the existence of a direct association between adiponectin levels and cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels.

Objective: To verify the influence of the nutritional status and cardiorespiratory fitness on plasma adiponectin levels in adult men.