J. H. Costa-Silva

Diet enriched in saturated fatty acids alters mean arterial blood pressure and fat metabolism but not autonomic balance in rats

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a diet rich in saturated fatty acids on fat metabolism and oxidative damage and its repercussions on arterial blood pressure and autonomic balance. During pregnancy and lactation, primiparous Wistar rats received a standard laboratory diet. After weaning, the pups were divide...