Abstract
The effects of D aldosterone and spironolactone on the sodium and potassium concentrations in the milk of rats were determined. D Aldosterone caused a highly significant fall in the milk sodium concentration and the Na:K ratio when compared with control animals. The administration of spironolactone shortly before aldosterone gave results not significantly different from control animals. It is concluded that aldosterone has a specific sodium lowering action in the milk of the lactating rat.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 633-636 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Endocrinology |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1973 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology