Fermentable Carbohydrates Differentially Affect Colon Tumor Formation in Azoxymethane-Induced Male Fischer 344 Rats [Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition]

Conclusion: The rate and extent of fermentation of the carbohydrate material as well as the characteristics of the material in the lumen of the lower gastrointestinal tract all appear to have an important role in tumor outcomes in the azoxymethane-induced rat colon tumorigenesis assay.
Source: Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Nutrient Requirements and Optimal Nutrition Source Type: research