Table 1.
Compositions of the diets.
| Nutrient (g/kg) | Diet | |
|---|---|---|
| CG | Vit.D- | |
| Corn starch | 397.50 | 397.50 |
| Casein | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Dextrinated starch | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Sucrose | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Soya bean oil | 70 | 70 |
| L- Cystine | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Choline | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Mineral mix | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| Calcium carbonate | 357.00 | 357.00 |
| Vitamin mix | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Fibre | 50.00 | 50.00 |
All the nutrients correspond to the recommendations of the AIN93G protocol for rodents. Abbreviations: CG, control group, Vit.D-, vitamin; D-restricted diet.