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Table 2 General characteristics of experimental groups after 15 weeks of treatment

From: Caryocar brasiliense oil improves cardiac function by increasing Serca2a/PLB ratio despite no significant changes in cardiovascular risk factors in rats

Variables

C

PO

Body weight (g)

286.4 ± 55.9

277.9 ± 35.0

Food intake (g)

2209.5 ± 237.0

2406.3 ± 230.7

Energy intake (Kcal)

7247.3 ± 895.5

8373.8 ± 802.9

Feed efficiency ratio (g.g−1)

0.10 ± 0.02

0.09 ± 0.01

Energy efficiency ratio (g. Kcal−1)

0.032 ± 0.006

0.027 ± 0.004

  1. C chow, PO Chow added pequi oil; Values are expressed as mean ± standard error. * indicates statistical difference (p < 0.05) between means by One way-ANOVA