Table 2.
Biometric comparisons of standard chow and high refined carbohydrate-fed rats.
| Biochemical parameter | SC | HRC | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1·28 ± 0·13 | 1·69 ± 0·14 | 0·046 |
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 9·78 ± 0·29 | 9·23 ± 0·55 | 0·404 |
| Insulin (ng/ml) | 6·61 ± 0·18 | 6·79 ± 0·10 | 0·411 |
| HOMA-IR | 62·99 ± 1·94 | 61·11 ± 3·27 | 0·635 |
HRC: high refined carbohydrate; SC: standard chow.