Fig. 4.

The effect of natural mineral waters on serum insulin levels of alloxan-administered CD-1 mice. Blood samples were collected via orbital sinus puncture technique at the 9th week. Values are means ± standard error of the mean (n = 8). **p < 0.01, mice administered ultrapure water compared with those given natural mineral water followed by alloxan administration. Group designations are the same as those in Fig. 1a