Diets enriched in whey or casein improve energy balance, prevent morbidity and renal damage in salt-loaded and high-fat fed spontaneously hypertensive stroke-prone rats

High-fat diets induce obesity and increase risks of diabetes, cardiovascular and renal disorders. Whey or casein enriched diets decrease food intake and weight gain; however, their cardiovascular and renal benefits are unclear. We determined whether whey and casein enriched diets improve energy balance and are protective against renal damage and morbidity associated with stroke in an obesogenic and hypertensive experimental setting. We also assessed whether the hypophagic effects of these diets were due to reduced diet preference.
Source: The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Source Type: research