Blueberry Counteracts Prediabetes in a Hypercaloric Diet-Induced Rat Model and Rescues Hepatic Mitochondrial Bioenergetics

Blueberry Counteracts Prediabetes in a Hypercaloric Diet-Induced Rat Model and Rescues Hepatic Mitochondrial Bioenergetics

The paramount importance of a healthy diet in the prevention of type 2 diabetes is now well recognized. Blueberries (BBs) have been described as attractive functional fruits for this purpose. This study aimed to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms pertaining to the protective impact of b...

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Main Authors: Sara Nunes, Sofia D. Viana, Inês Preguiça, André Alves, Rosa Fernandes, João S. Teodoro, Patrícia Matos, Artur Figueirinha, Lígia Salgueiro, Alexandra André, Sara Silva, Ivana Jarak, Rui A. Carvalho, Cláudia Cavadas, Anabela P. Rolo, Carlos M. Palmeira, Maria M. Pintado, Flávio Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
blueberries
hypercaloric diet-induced prediabetes
gut microbiota
hepatic energy metabolism
mitochondria function
hepatoprotection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4192

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