Effect of dried baker's yeast and skimmed milk powder on the lifespan of rats

The average lifespan of the Wistar strain rats maintained at the Institute was found to be shorter now than it was 20 years ago, particularly in the case of the males. Supplementation of the diet with extra protein (skimmed milk powder or dried yeast) further reduced the lifespan of the males, but i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Laboratory animals (London) 1972-09, Vol.6 (3), p.273-277
Hauptverfasser: Dalderup, L M, Keller, G H
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The average lifespan of the Wistar strain rats maintained at the Institute was found to be shorter now than it was 20 years ago, particularly in the case of the males. Supplementation of the diet with extra protein (skimmed milk powder or dried yeast) further reduced the lifespan of the males, but increased that of the females.
ISSN:0023-6772
1758-1117
DOI:10.1258/002367772781006095