Relevance of a Hypersaline Sodium-Rich Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water to the Protection against Metabolic Syndrome Induction in Fructose-Fed Sprague-Dawley Rats: A Biochemical, Metabolic, and Redox Approach

The Metabolic Syndrome increases the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Increased fructose consumption and/or mineral deficiency have been associated with Metabolic Syndrome development. This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks consumption of...

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Main Authors: Cidália Dionísio Pereira, Milton Severo, João Ricardo Araújo, João Tiago Guimarães, Diogo Pestana, Alejandro Santos, Rita Ferreira, António Ascensão, José Magalhães, Isabel Azevedo, Rosário Monteiro, Maria João Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/384583