Table 1.
Components of the diets.
| Elements of diet | Normal diet (AIN-93G) | MCD with 2% iron diet |
|---|---|---|
| Amino acid mix (without methionine) | - | 17.83% |
| Amino acid mix (with methionine) | 18.34% | - |
| Sucrose | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| Lard | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| Cellulose | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| AIN-93 vitamin mix (without choline) | - | 1.00% |
| AIN-93 vitamin mix (with choline) | 1.00% | - |
| AIN-76 mineral mix | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Tertiary butylhydroquinone | 0.002% | 0.002% |
| Corn starch | 38.988% | 25.948% |
| Pregelatinized corn starch | 13.17% | 15.17% |
| Fe-citrate (Fe17%) | - | 11.55% |