Evaluation of the effect of oral taurine supplementation on fasting levels of fibroblast growth factors, β-Klotho co-receptor, some biochemical indices and body composition in obese women on a weight-loss diet: a study protocol for a double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Taurine (Tau) is involved in many biochemical functions such as regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, enhancement of energy expenditure, anti-inflammatory effects and appetite control. The most important effect of Tau in obesity is its direct effect on adipose tissue. Some...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Haidari, Maryam Asadi, Javad mohammadi-asl, Kambiz Ahmadi-Angali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3421-5