| ACC | Acetyl-CoA carboxylase |
| ACTIN | Endogenous reference gene β-actin |
| ADFI | Average daily feed intake |
| ADG | Average daily gain |
| ALT | Alanine aminotransferase |
| AST | Aspartate aminotransferase |
| ATP | Adenosine Triphosphate |
| CAT | Catalase |
| CF | Crude fiber |
| CP | Crude protein |
| EDTA | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
| EE | Ether extract |
| F/G | Feed-to-gain ratio |
| FAS | Fatty acid synthase |
| GAA | Guanidinoacetic acid |
| GSH-Px | Glutathione peroxidase |
| HDL | High-density lipoprotein |
| HSL | Hormone-sensitive lipase |
| LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
| MDA | Malondialdehyde |
| NRC | National Research Council |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| SOD | Superoxide dismutase |
| T-AOC | Total antioxidant capacity |