Mice that got the supplement had much lower levels of genes involved in fat uptake and storage in their livers compared to mice that didn't get it.

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N-acetylcysteine Protects Mice from High Fat Diet-induced Metabolic Disorders

Cohort Study

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Mice that got the supplement had smaller livers compared to mice that didn't get it.

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Mice that got the supplement had much lower levels of fat and cholesterol in their livers compared to mice that didn't get it.

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Mice that got the supplement had lower levels of a gene that helps store fat in their livers compared to mice that didn't get it.

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Mice that got the supplement had higher levels of genes that help burn fat in their livers compared to mice that didn't get it.

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Mice that got the supplement had about half as much body fat as mice that didn't get it, even when both groups ate the same high-fat diet.

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