Dieting decreases plasma tryptophan and increases the prolactin response to d-fenfluramine in women but not men.
We studied the effect of 3 weeks of moderate calorie restriction on 5-HT-mediated prolactin (PRL) release in healthy volunteers using the 5-HT-releasing agent d-fenfluramine. In women, dieting significantly lowered plasma total and free tryptophan (TRP) and increased the PRL response to d-fenflurami...
| Hoofdauteurs: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Formaat: | Journal article |
| Taal: | English |
| Gepubliceerd in: |
1995
|