Table 3.
Changes of hair, activity, faeces and body weight in each group
| Week | Index of observation | Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First week | Hair lacklustre (n) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less activity (n) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Loose stools (n) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Weight (g) | 82±5.4 | 81±4.2 | 79 ± 4.1 | |
| Second week | Hair lacklustre (n) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less activity (n) | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Loose stools (n) | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Weight (g) | 99.8 ± 4.1 | 97 ± 5.2 | 94 ± 3.6* | |
| Fourth week | Hair lacklustre (n) | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Less activity (n) | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Loose stools (n) | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weight (g) | 148.1±19.2 | 124.6±12.2* | 108.6±10.2** |
Weight values given as mean ± standard deviation (SD)
*P < 0.05 vs group A,
** P < 0.05 vs group A and group B