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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Main Authors: Nora López, Juana Sánchez, Andreu Palou, Francisca Serra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/1/76