Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a viscous soluble fiber, reduces insulin resistance and decreases fatty liver in Zucker Diabetic Fatty rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diets producing a high glycemic response result in exaggerated insulin secretion which induces hepatic lipogenesis, contributing to development of insulin resistance and fatty liver. Viscous dietary fibers blunt the postprandial rise...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/100 |