Table 1.
Diet Compositions
| Ingredient1 | ALA+ | ALA− |
|---|---|---|
| Casein, vitamine free | 20 | 20 |
| Carbohydrate | ||
| Cornstarch | 20 | 20 |
| Sucrose | 27 | 27 |
| Dextrose | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Maltose-dextrin | 6 | 6 |
| Cellulose | 5 | 5 |
| Mineral mix | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Vitamin mix | 1 | 1 |
| L-Cystine | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Choline bitartrate | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| TBHQ | 0.002 | 0.002 |
| Fat | ||
| Hydrogenated coconut oil | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Saf flower | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Flaxseed | 0.6 | 0 |
| Fatty acid composition2 | ||
| C8:0 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| C10:0 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| C12:0 | 29 | 32.8 |
| C14:0 | 11 | 12.5 |
| C16:0 | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| C18:0 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| 18:1n-9 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| 18:2n-6 | 22.7 | 21.9 |
| 20:4n-6 | nd | nd |
| 18:3n-3 | 4.6 | nd |
| 22:6n-3 | nd | nd |
1
g/100 g diet
2
wt % of total fatty acids
nd = not detected