Table 1.
Weight gain, diet consumption, and blood biochemistry of rats in the study groups.
| Normal (Day 0) | Control | NK-L | NK-H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight gain (g/day) | – | 2.0 ± 0.4 | 2.0 ± 0.2 | 2.0 ± 0.2 |
| Diets consumption (g/body/day) | – | 31.3 ± 1.0 | 34.1 ± 1.0 equiv. 6.8 mg NK | 32.3 ± 1.2 equiv. 19.4 mg NK |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 67.1 ± 1.3 | Day 7 360.8 ± 11.7# Day 14 326.8 ± 17.0# |
Day 7 369.4 ± 16.7# Day 14 419.8 ± 23.3# |
Day 7 398.7 ± 29.2# Day 14 401 ± 31.0# |
| TP (μg/mL) | 4.99 ± 0.07 | 5.20 ± 0.17 | 5.50 ± 0.08 | 4.90 ± 0.12 |
| Creatinine (μmol/L) | 112.2 ± 17.8 | 160.7 ± 26.0 | 165.9 ± 16.5 | 162.2 ± 18.4 |
The blood glucose (Glucose) of the rats in each group were measured on days 7 and 14 (the end of the experimental period). Total plasma protein (TP) and creatinine levels of rats in each group were measured on day 14. Samples for the measurement of normal values (normal) were obtained from SD rats on day 0 (immediately before STZ injection). Steel's test was used for statistical analysis #p < 0.05 versus normal.