Examining the Effects of a High Fat Diet on the Development of Metabolic Syndrome and Gut Leakiness in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats
abstract: The prevalence of obesity and obesity-related disorders have increased world-wide. In the last decade, the intestinal microbiome has become a major indicator of metabolic and gastrointestinal health. Previous research has shown that high-fat diet (HFD) consumption can alter the microbial c...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2019
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.53625 |