The effects of acute psychological stress on circulating inflammatory factors in humans: A review and meta-analysis

15 Oct 2007Andrew Steptoe, Mark Hamer, Yoichi Chida

Results showed robust effects for increased levels of inflammation following acute stress, and marginal effects for oxidative stress

Meta Analysis
2 effects
3 days

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Stress Brain outcome
Stress
Brain system

Inflammation Lymphatic outcome
Increased risk of Inflammation
Lymphatic system

High evidence
30.0%

Stress Brain outcome
Stress
Brain system

Oxidative stress Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Oxidative stress
Lymphatic system

High evidence
12.0%