Abstract
In continuance to the previous report, the relation of lactose or glucose feeding to the growth and mineral balance of young albino rats was investigated for 30 experimental days.
Similarly with the previous report, feeding of lactose to rats caused diarrheal conditions and retardation of growth for a shorttime, after which the disadvantage was nearly overcome.
Inclusion of 36% of lactose, 0.23% of magnesium, 0.62% of calcium and 0.41% of phosphorus in the diet was accompanied by increased absorption, urinary excretion and balance of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
