Table 2. Plasma acid-base data in conscious animals after three weeks of dietary protein (HiPro)a
| pH | PCO2 (mmHg) | Calculated [HCO3] (mM) | Measured [TCO2] (mM) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a Values are means ± SEM. | ||||
| b P < 0.05 versus 20% protein. | ||||
| CON (20% protein) week 1 (n = 8) | 7.42 ± 0.02 | 39.9 ± 1.0 | 24.0 ± 0.8 | 25.0 ± 0.5 |
| HiPro (50% protein) week 1 (n = 8) | 7.37 ± 0.02 | 39.1 ± 1.0 | 22.0 ± 0.7 | 23.1b ± 0.6 |
| CON (20% protein) week 3 (n = 8) | 7.41 ± 0.02 | 39.2 ± 1.0 | 24.1 ± 0.9 | 25.2 ± 0.6 |
| HiPro (50% protein) week 3 (n = 8) | 7.38 ± 0.02 | 38.5 ± 1.0 | 22.1 ± 0.8 | 23.3b ± 0.5 |