Gender-Associated Impact of Early Leucine Supplementation on Adult Predisposition to Obesity in Rats
Early nutrition plays an important role in development and may constitute a relevant contributor to the onset of obesity in adulthood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term impact of maternal leucine (Leu) supplementation during lactation on progeny in rats. A chow diet, supplemented w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/1/76 |