Nutrient-gene interactions in mitochondrial function: vitamin A needs are increased in BHE/Cdb rats.

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The BHE/Cdb rat has a maternally inherited mutation in the ATPase 6 mitochondrial gene that associates with impaired oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) and glucose intolerance. A longevity study revealed that feeding an egg-rich (vitamin A-rich) diet delayed the onset of impaired glucose tolerance. Two experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis that BHE/Cdb rats require more dietary vitamin A than normal...

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