Effect of raw and encapsulated policosanol on lipid profiles, blood biochemistry, activity, energy expenditure and macronutrient metabolism of adult cats.

James R TemplemanKylie HoganAlexandra BlanchardChristopher Pf MarinangeliAlexandra CamaraAdronie VerbruggheAnna K Shoveller

Published in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2021)

These data suggest that policosanol is safe for feline consumption. Further studies with cats demonstrating cardiometabolic risk factors are warranted to confirm whether policosanol therapy is an efficacious treatment for hyperlipidemia and obesity.

Keyphrases

risk factors
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight loss
electronic health record
high fat diet
weight gain
big data
machine learning
physical activity
stem cells
adipose tissue
mesenchymal stem cells
smoking cessation