Table 1.
Composition of the treatment diets (g/kg)
| Control | Deficient ω-3 | Excess ω-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casein | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Cornstarch | 397.486 | 397.486 | 397.486 |
| Dextrinized Cornstarch | 132 | 132 | 132 |
| Sucrose | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cellulose | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Safflower Oil | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Soybean Oil | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Menhaden Oil | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Vitamin Mix | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Mineral Mix | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| L-Cystine | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Choline Bitartrate | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Tert-butylhydroquinone | 0.014 | 0.014 | 0.014 |
| ω-3/ω-6 ratio | 0.14 | 0 | 14.5 |
| Calories (kcal/g) | 3.96 | 3.96 | 3.96 |