The reduced/oxidized state of plasma albumin is modulated by dietary protein intake partly via albumin synthesis rate in rats

The reduced/oxidized state of plasma albumin is influenced by many factors, including chronic diseases and strenuous training. Recently, the reduced/oxidized state has also been shown to be associated with dietary protein and energy intakes in rats. We hypothesized that dietary protein intake may modulate the reduced/oxidized state of plasma albumin by altering the rate of albumin synthesis, and that the reduced/oxidized state could therefore serve as a novel marker of protein under-nutrition. We tested this hypothesis by examining male growing rats placed on a low-protein or energy-restriction diet.

Source: Nutrition Research - December 6, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yasuaki Wada, Yoshiyasu Sato, Keisuke Miyazaki, Yasuhiro Takeda, Masashi Kuwahata Source Type: research