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Rafael V A Zafalon

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Vendramini T, Amaral A, Rentas M, Nogueira J, Pedrinelli V, de Oliveira V, et al.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) . 2023 Dec; 108(2):541-556. PMID: 38091342
Ketogenic diets (KD) have been used in the treatment of epilepsy in humans for around a century and, more recently, they have been implanted for cancer patients, as well as...
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Marchi P, Vendramini T, Perini M, Zafalon R, Amaral A, Ochamotto V, et al.
Front Vet Sci . 2022 Oct; 9:1004122. PMID: 36262532
Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in dogs, and its prevalence has increased in recent decades. Several countries have demonstrated a prevalence of obesity in dogs similar to that...
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Olivindo R, Zafalon R, Teixeira F, Vendramini T, Pedrinelli V, Brunetto M
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) . 2022 Feb; 106(2):355-367. PMID: 35112401
During a weight loss program, energy restriction is performed, which can result in nutrient intake below the minimum recommendations if a proper diet is not offered. A common recommendation for...
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Vendramini T, Macedo H, Zafalon R, Macegoza M, Pedrinelli V, Risolia L, et al.
Metabolomics . 2021 Feb; 17(3):27. PMID: 33594460
Introduction: The study of metabolic profile can be an important tool to better understand, at a systemic level, metabolic alterations caused by different pathological conditions, such as obesity. Furthermore, it...
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Chacar F, Kogika M, Zafalon R, Brunetto M
Metabolites . 2020 Dec; 10(12). PMID: 33291777
Some differences regarding Vitamin D metabolism are described in dogs and cats in comparison with humans, which may be explained by an evolutionary drive among these species. Similarly, vitamin D...
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Perini M, Rentas M, Pedreira R, Amaral A, Zafalon R, Rodrigues R, et al.
Microorganisms . 2020 Dec; 8(12). PMID: 33276421
Prebiotics promote health benefits, however, there is no consensus on the minimal intake period required in order to obtain good results. This study evaluated the effect of the time of...
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Vendramini T, Amaral A, Pedrinelli V, Zafalon R, Rodrigues R, Brunetto M
Nutr Res Rev . 2020 Jan; 33(1):134-144. PMID: 31931899
Neutering or spaying is a commonly recommended veterinary procedure. However, veterinarians are often confronted with conflicting findings and differences in concepts regarding practice and proper nutritional management after the procedure....
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Zafalon R, Risolia L, Pedrinelli V, Vendramini T, Rodrigues R, Amaral A, et al.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) . 2019 Dec; 104(1):322-342. PMID: 31803981
Due to the presence of receptors in the cells of numerous body tissues, vitamin D is associated with several physiological functions that go beyond calcium and phosphorus homoeostasis and control...
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Brunetto M, Zafalon R, Teixeira F, Vendramini T, Rentas M, Pedrinelli V, et al.
Vet Med Sci . 2019 Jul; 5(4):494-499. PMID: 31273944
It has been reported that wet foods for dogs and cats have high levels of sodium and phosphorus due to their composition. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the sodium...