Circulating FGF21 in humans is potently induced by short term overfeeding of carbohydrates

• Main Authors: Anne-Marie Lundsgaard (Author), Andreas M. Fritzen (Author), Kim A. Sjøberg (Author), Lene S. Myrmel (Author), Lise Madsen (Author), Jørgen F.P. Wojtaszewski (Author), Erik A. Richter (Author), Bente Kiens (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Fibroblast-growth factor 21 (FGF21) is thought to be important in metabolic regulation. Recently, low protein diets have been shown to increase circulating FGF21 levels. However, when energy contribution from dietary protein is lowered, other macronutrients, such as carbohydrates, must be...