Table 1 Body weight, sodium intake, serum sodium, potassium and lithium levels for spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) compared with normotensive (WR) rats fed a standard diet
Group | Na+ (mM) | K+ (mM) | Li+ (μM) | Body weight (g) 12-week-old | Sodium intake (mmol/week/100 g b.w.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WKy (n = 12) | 138 ± 2.6 | 4.3 ± 0.6 | 85 ± 19 | 232 ± 15 | 12.7 ± 2.3 |
SHR (n = 12) | 142 ± 3.1 | 4.1 ± 0.4 | 79 ± 15 | 180 ± 13* | 11.8 ± 1.9 |