A protocol for chronic infusions of glucose and Intralipid in rats is described. This model can be used to study the impact of nutrient excess on organ function and physiological parameters.
Fergusson, G., Ethier, M., Zarrouki, B., Fontés, G., Poitout, V. A Model of Chronic Nutrient Infusion in the Rat. J. Vis. Exp. (78), e50267, doi:10.3791/50267 (2013).