Leucine supplementation improves adiponectin and total cholesterol concentrations despite the lack of changes in adiposity or glucose homeostasis in rats previously exposed to a high-fat diet

Leucine supplementation improves adiponectin and total cholesterol concentrations despite the lack of changes in adiposity or glucose homeostasis in rats previously exposed to a high-fat diet

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies suggest that leucine supplementation (LS) has a therapeutic potential to prevent obesity and to promote glucose homeostasis. Furthermore, regular physical exercise is a widely accepted strategy for body weight maintenance and...

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Main Authors: Donato Jose, Rogero Marcelo M, Matos-Neto Emidio M, Pantaleão Lucas C, Vianna Daiana, de Capitani Mariana D, Teodoro Gabriela FR, Fonseca-Alaniz Miriam H, Torres-Leal Francisco L, Tirapegui Julio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
Leucine
Adipose tissue
Endurance training
Body composition
Obesity
Adiponectin
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/8/1/62

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