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Omega-3 fatty acids, hepatic lipid metabolism, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Scorletti, E. et al.
This article reviews the use of omega-3 fatty acids in the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in human beings. NAFLD might be predisposed by the westernized diets, with a marked higher consumption of omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids that cloud increase the production of proinflammatory eicosanoids derived from arachidonic acid and impaired liver and adipose tissue functions. Recent studies show promising effects of omega-3 fatty acids, but more research in needed to establish the exact dose, duration of treatment and the exact benefit on the different features of NAFLD.

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A look at how fozen chicken effect digestibility, bioavailability and body weight maintenance. The article illustrate the effects of the Purina proprietary technology on higher protein and fat digestibility, better absorption of essential fatty acid and higher bioavailability of some limiting amino acids such as lysine and arginine thanks to 14-25% of total protein content coming from chicken.
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Talk about the importance of doing a complete nutritional evaluation of the patient before instituting a dietary change in any patient, especially an older dog or cat. The patient evaluation, the current diet, and feeding management should be included in this edvaluation. Many diseases in senior pets, as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and obesity are “diet-sensitive”, meaning that diet can play a role in managing the effects of the disease.
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Pretend to determine whether the chronic ingestion of fermentable dietary fiber regulates the expression and synthesis of proglucagon-derived peptides in the distal intestine. This expression can modulate glucose homeostasis, having positive effects in some special situations.
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A look at the benefits of dietary phosphate restriction for cats with renal disease

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