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. 2019 Jan 15;11(1):171. doi: 10.3390/nu11010171

Table 1.

Diet composition a.

Diet Control n-6HFD
Formula (g/Kg) (g/Kg)
Casein 200.0 240.0
L-Cystine 3.0 3.6
Corn Starch 397.5 199.4
Maltodextrin 132.0 150.0
Sucrose 120.0 80.0
Safflower Oil 50.0 220.0
Cellulose 50.0 50.0
Mineral Mix, AIN-93G-MX(94046) 35.0 42.0
Mineral Mix, AIN-93-VX(94047) 10.0 12.0
Choline Bitartrate 2.5 3.0
TBHQ, Antioxidant 0.01 0.045
Nutrient Composition (% Weight) (% Kcal) (% Weight) (% Kcal)
Protein 17.7 19.3 21.2 18.7
Carbohydrate 62.1 67.9 42.3 37.3
Fat 5.2 12.8 22.2 44.0
Energy (Kcal/g) 3.7 4.5

a Values are calculated from ingredient analysis or manufacturer data (Harlan Laboratories). n-6HFD = diet high in n-6 fatty acids; TBHQ = Tertiary butylhydroquinone.