109 citations
,
April 1997 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study found that pure linoleate deficiency in rats caused significant reductions in the accumulation of n-6 polyunsaturates and mild symptoms like growth retardation, compared to classical essential fatty acid deficiency.
January 1992 in “Research Online (University of Wollongong)” This investigation reviews the potential impact of polyunsaturated fatty acids on thyroid hormone action and does not report new results, highlighting a need for further research on dietary treatment for hyperthyroidism.
7 citations
,
January 1991 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A. Comparative physiology” This study found that a dietary change in common marmosets significantly reduced in vitro erythrocyte haemolysis, improved skin lesions, and promoted complete fur regrowth, possibly due to increased vitamin E levels.
4 citations
,
April 2022 in “Animals” This study found that environmental conditions significantly influenced rabbit coat quality, while dietary linseed oil supplementation changed the fatty acid profile but did not improve coat thickness or heat protection.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that omega-6 and saturated fatty acid-enriched diets promote weight gain and certain skin changes regardless of gut microbiota, while omega-3 diets limit adiposity and affect skin in a microbiota-dependent way in mice, highlighting a diet–microbiota–lipid relationship in skin health.