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Abstract
This paper explores the surprising parallels between human and pig physiology and nutrition, suggesting potential insights for combating obesity. Despite pigs often being fed diets considered obesogenic for humans, obesity and diabetes are rare in commercially managed swine. The authors posit that this difference stems from two key factors: optimized diets in pig nutrition ensuring sufficient micronutrients and the pigs' inherent awareness of their physiological limits, leading to self-regulation of food intake. The paper delves into various aspects of energy metabolism, genetics, epigenetic programming, glycemic response, eating patterns, and the role of specific nutrients like phosphate, providing a comparative analysis between human and swine nutrition.
Publisher
Metabolites
Published On
Mar 13, 2023
Authors
T.A.T.G. van Kempen, R.T. Zijlstra
Tags
pig physiology
human nutrition
obesity
self-regulation
micronutrients
energy metabolism
glycemic response
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