Decades of research show consistent healing benefits in rats and mice
Although the development of strictures in cats would appear to be uncommon, it seems possible the incidence of esophagitis is underestimated, because the clinical signs (e.g., odynophagia, chest pain) may go unrecognized
Observational studies have tracked the effects of caloric restriction on lean, healthy individuals, and demonstrated that moderate restriction (2230% decreases in caloric intake from normal levels) improves heart function and reduces markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor [TNF]), risk factors for cardiovascular disease (LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure), and diabetes risk factors (fasting blood glucose, insulin levels)
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