Apoptosis induced by a low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet in rat livers

Table 2 Composition of experimental diet (based on the Atkins diet)

Ingredient	(g/100 g)	CH (g)	PTN (g)	LIP (g)	FI(g)
Agar	2				2
L-cysteine	0.18		0.18
Choline bitartrate	0.25		0.25
Mineral mix	3.5	0.77
Vitamin mix	1	0.97
Tert-butylhydroquinone	0.028
Fiber	5				5
Sucrose	6	6
Casein(> 85% protein)	20		16
Powdered chicken breast	60		36	12
Soybean oil	2			2
Kcal (%)	352.68	30.96	209.72	112
Macronutrients (%)	100	8.77	59.46	31.77

The experimental diet group was fed this diet for 8 wk, elaborated by the authors based on the Atkins diet. The percentage of macronutrients was 2:1 carbohydrate (CH) + protein (PTN)/lipids (LIP) with fiber (FI). The others ingredients had the same amount as recommended for the AIN-93M.