In mice, diets low in protein and high in carbohydrates improve blood sugar control and heart health markers, even though they lead to more body fat and fatty liver, indicating that these traditional...

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The Ratio of Macronutrients, Not Caloric Intake, Dictates Cardiometabolic Health, Aging, and Longevity in Ad Libitum-Fed Mice

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2014 Mar 4

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The Ratio of Macronutrients, Not Caloric Intake, Dictates Cardiometabolic Health, Aging, and Longevity in Ad Libitum-Fed Mice

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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2014.02.009