In:
Harran Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, Harran Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, Vol. 6, No. 1 ( 2017-06-30), p. 25-31
Abstract:
The
aim of this study was determined to the effects of chromium picolinate (CrPic) on morphometric measurements, weight gain, and serum lipid and leptin levels in
gonadectomized cats. Thirty two (22 female, 10 male), aged 1-5 years, weighing 3021 ± 453 g, were evenly distributed into four groups following a two month
adaptation period after gonadectomy. Cats in one group was kept as control (Control I) and fed commercial dry cat food at the amount providing the daily
requirements of 60 kcal ME/kg body weight. Cats in the remaining groups fed ad-libitum and supplemented daily with either 0 (Control II), 200 or 600 µg Cr/day as CrPic capsules for 16 weeks. The most
marked increase in weight gain was determined in Control II in which significant increase was observed in chest circumference and body mass index (BMI) (P & lt;0.05)
whereas slightly increased levels were reported in Skinfold thickness, abdominal circumference and leptin levels. On the other hand, in the CrPic groups
(200 and 600 µg/day) the reported decrease in these variables were not significant. Positive correlations were found between weight gain and plasma
leptin (r = 0.510, P & lt;0.01) and leptin and atherogenik indeks (AI) (r = 0.479,
P & lt;0.05) while Cr negatively correlated with leptin (r = -0.445, P & lt;0.05). Although
differences between groups were not significant, the highest values were determined in Control II regarding triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low
density lipoprotein (LDL), LDL to high density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio and AI. It was determined that chromium supplementation did not have significant effect on
these parameters. Negative relationship was determined between serum Cr and TC (r = -0.468, P & lt;0.05). In conclusion, in all groups ad-libitum feeding after
gonadectomy resulted to increased weight gain, BMI, subcutaneous fat deposition and plasma leptin level. There is no effect in these parameters of chromium
supplementation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2146-7188
DOI:
10.31196/huvfd.325699
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Harran Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi
Publication Date:
2017
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