Moderately Low Magnesium Intake Impairs Growth of Lean Body Mass in Obese-Prone and Obese-Resistant Rats Fed a High-Energy Diet

Moderately Low Magnesium Intake Impairs Growth of Lean Body Mass in Obese-Prone and Obese-Resistant Rats Fed a High-Energy Diet

The physical and biochemical changes resulting from moderately low magnesium (Mg) intake are not fully understood. Obesity and associated co-morbidities affect Mg metabolism and may exacerbate Mg deficiency and physiological effects. Male rats selectively bred for diet-induced obesity (OP, obese-pro...

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Main Authors: Jesse Bertinato, Christopher Lavergne, Sophia Rahimi, Hiba Rachid, Nina A. Vu, Louise J. Plouffe, Eleonora Swist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
bone
diet
glucose
growth
lean body mass
magnesium deficiency
obesity
rat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/253

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