TABLE 1.
Ingredient | n-6 PUFA-Adequate Diet (g/kg of Diet) | n-6 PUFA-Deprived Diet (g/kg of Diet) |
Casein | 200 | 200 |
l-Cystine | 3 | 3 |
Sucrose | 99.98 | 99.98 |
Cornstarch | 150 | 150 |
Maltose dextrin | 150 | 150 |
Dextrose | 200 | 200 |
Hydrogenated coconut oil | 55 | 87.3 |
Olive oil | 0 | 5 |
Flaxseed oil | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Safflower oil | 32.3 | 0 |
Hydrogenated soybean oil | 5 | 0 |
t-Butylhydroquinone | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Cellulose | 49.5 | 49.5 |
Mineral Mix #210025 | 35 | 35 |
Vitamin Mix #310025 | 10 | 10 |
Choline bitartrate | 2.5 | 2.5 |
The only difference between the two diets is the amount of hydrogenated coconut oil, olive oil, safflower oil, and hydrogenated soybean oil. The safflower oil and soybean oil in the n-6 PUFA-adequate diet were replaced by hydrogenated coconut oil and olive oil.