Impact of maternal dietary fat supplementation during gestation upon skeletal muscle in neonatal pigs

Conclusion:
In conclusion, a HF gestational diet accelerates the maturation of offspring biceps femoris muscle, reflected in increased glycolytic metabolism and fibre cross sectional area, differences accompanied with a potential resetting of myofibre nutrient uptake.

Source: BMC Physiology - Latest articles - August 27, 2014 Category: Physiology Authors: Hernan FainbergKayleigh AlmondDongfang LiCyril RauchPaul BikkerMichael SymondsAlison Mostyn Source Type: research