Fructose Beverage Consumption Induces a Metabolic Syndrome Phenotype in the Rat: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A high intake of refined carbohydrates, particularly the monosaccharide fructose, has been attributed to the growing epidemics of obesity and type-2 diabetes. Animal studies have helped elucidate the metabolic effects of dietary fructose, however, variations in study design make it difficult to draw...

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Main Authors: Carla R. Toop, Sheridan Gentili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/9/577