SF03-030 23% Fat, High Glycaemic Index Semi-Pure Rodent
Diet
A semi-pure diet formulation for laboratory rats and mice based on AIN-93G. This formulation has been designed to maximise the risk of developing type II diabetes.
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The only carbohydrates present are cellulose, as a fibre source, and dextrose. Theoretically the glycaemic index of this diet should be close to 100.
- A suitable control diet is AIN93G or AIN93M
References:
- Hodgson, K., Govan, B., Ketheesan, N. et al. Endocrine (2013) 43: 447. doi:10.1007/s12020-013-9874-5
Keywords: cardiovascular disease model, high fat diet, type 2 diabetes, heart disease