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Polyunsaturated fats enhance peripheral glucose utilization in rats

C K Lardinois1, G H Starich

  • 1Department of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Reno, Nevada 89520.

Summary

Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) improve glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity compared to saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). This suggests PUFA-enriched diets may be beneficial for managing conditions like diabetes mellitus.

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