Abstract
Summary
Disturbance in energy metabolism, as indicated by increased basal oxygen consumption and growth retardation, is prevented when rats receiving a fat-free diet are given daily supplements of methyl linoleate (100 mg) or cottonseed oil (200 mg). However, similar supplementation with a saturated fatty acid (methyl palmitate, 100 mg) in no way modifies the development of the fat-deficiency syndrome.
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