Effect of melatonin supplementation on food and water intake in streptozotocin-diabetic and non-diabetic male Wistar rats Efecto de la suplementación oral con melatonina sobre la ingestión de agua y alimento en ratas Wistar macho con diabetes experimental

The effect of orally supplemented melatonin (MT) at 1 mg/kg bw for 4 weeks on feeding behavior of non-diabetic and diabetic male Wistar rats has been studied by computerized meal pattern analysis. Exogenous MT has a satiating effect in non-diabetic rats, but not in diabetic animals. The changes in f...

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Main Authors: M. E. Montano, V. Molpeceres, J. L. Mauriz, E. Garzo, I. B. M. Cruz, P. González, J. P. Barrio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2010-12-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0212-16112010000600007