Medium-Chain Triglycerides Lower Blood Lipids and Body Weight in Streptozotocin-Induced Type 2 Diabetes Rats

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are distinguished from other triglycerides in that each fat molecule consists of 6 to 12 carbons in length. MCTs and long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) are absorbed and utilized in different ways. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of replacing soybean oil...

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Main Authors: Ming-Hua Sung, Fang-Hsuean Liao, Yi-Wen Chien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/8/963