Research Article

T-Fiber, A Highland Barley Fiber-Rich Powder, Alleviates Hyperglycemia and Improves Kidney Pathology in Db/db Mice

Table 1

Feed formulations and energy components.

Ingredient (g)ControlModelWGT-LT-H

Casein140.000140.00095.239123.50058.211
L-cystine1.8001.8001.8001.8001.800
Corn starch495.682495.692180.927446.692241.303
Maltodextrin 10125.000125.000125.000125.000125.000
Sucrose100.000100.000100.000100.000100.000
Whole grain power00495.69200
T-fiber000100.000507.192
Cellulose, BW20050.00050.00050.00050.00050.000
Soybean oil40.00040.00031.07836.30021.695
t-butylhydroquinone0.0080.0080.0080.0080.008

Mineral mix S10022M35.00035.00035.00035.00035.000
Vitamin mix V1003710.00010.00010.00010.00010.000
Choline bitartrate2.5002.5002.5002.5002.500
FD&C red dye #4000.050000.025
FD and C yellow dye #5000.05000
FD and C blue dye #10000.0500.025
Total10001000.501127.2941030.8501152.759

Protein (kcal %)14.714.714.714.715.0
Carbohydrate (kcal %)75.975.975.975.975.5
Fat (kcal %)9.49.49.49.49.5
Total100100100100100