Iron deprivation may enhance insulin receptor and Glut4 transcription in skeletal muscle of adult rats

Conclusion Dietary iron deprivation may improve insulin receptor and glucose transporter transcription in muscle; however, our results show that dietary iron restriction can prevent and/or promote oxidative damage in a tissue-specific manner, emphasizing the importance of maintaining optimal iron intake.

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Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - May 20, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research