Diet rich in corn oil leads to lethargy and pre-diabetic symptoms: UBC study

Mice fed a high-fat diet rich in corn oil developed lethargy and pre-diabetic symptoms in less than two months, while mice eating olive oil remained active and healthy, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. The group that was fed corn oil developed insulin resistance and impaired glucose disposal and showed reduced physical activity compared with mice on the olive oil diet and a low-fat control group.

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