Specific dynamic action of a high-protein diet and its significance for thermoregulation in the golden hamster.
As a result of the specific dynamic action of a high-protein diet the resting metabolism of golden hamsters within the zone of thermoneutrality is increased on a average by 40%. The specific dynamic action diminishes markedly, with declining environmental temperature. It is concluded from this results that part of the heat produced by the specific dynamic action of a high-protein diet leads to a rise in the lower critical temperature in the zone of thermoneutrality by 2 degrees C.
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000818:Animals; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000187:drug effects*; D006224:Cricetinae / Q000502:physiology*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D011817:Rabbits; D013552:Swine / Q000502:physiology
D004044:Dietary Proteins