date:Jul 06, 2015
their diet. On the energy output side, there was no difference in resting metabolism or physical activity between the mice on different diets. In contrast, varying levels of salt had a significant effect on digestive efficiency -- the amount of fat from the diet that is absorbed by the body.
Our study shows that not all calories are created equal, says Michael Lutter, MD, PhD, co-senior study author and UI assistant professor of psychiatry. Our findings, in conjunction with other studies, are s