Effects of High White and Brown Sugar Consumption on Serum Level of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Insulin Resistance, and Body Weight in Albino Rats

Autor: Ali Shamsi-Goushki, Zinat Mortazavi, Mohammad Ali Mirshekar, Fatemeh Behrasi, Nasroallah Moradi-Kor, Rasul Taghvaeefar
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome, Vol 29, Iss 4, Pp 320-324 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2508-6235
DOI: 10.7570/jomes20037
Popis: Background : In recent decades, consumption of simple sugars has increased dramatically, which contributes to health problems including insulin resistance and obesity. In this study, we investigated the effects of high concentrations of white sugar (WS) and brown sugar (BS) on serum concentration of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin resistance, and body weight in albino rats. Methods : Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: control, a group treated with 15% WS, and a group treated with 15% BS. Rats were given WS and BS by gavage (daily) for 42 days. At the end of the intervention period, serum level of BDNF, insulin resistance, and body weight were measured. Results : Body weight and insulin resistance were significantly increased and serum BDNF level was decreased in both WS and BS groups compared to the control group (P
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