Resistant starch attenuates colonic DNA damage induced by higher dietary protein in rats.

Abstract: Epidemiologic studies suggest that dietary complex carbohydrates are protective against colorectal cancer but dietary protein may increase risk. However, experimental data to support these relationships are scant. We have shown in rats that consumption of a high-protein (25% casein) diet f...

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Published in:Nutrition & Cancer Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 45 - 52
Main Authors: Toden S, Bird AR, Topping DL, Conlon MA
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2005
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