Dihomo‐γ‐linolenic acid reverses hypertension induced in rats by diets rich in saturated fat
- 1 September 1984
- Vol. 19 (9) , 699-703
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02534530
Abstract
This study has shown that hypertension induced in rats by a diet rich in saturated fat (16% coconut oil, 4% palmitic acid by weight) is reversed by the addition of the essential fatty acid, dihomo‐γ‐linolenic acid (DHLA), at 5.0% but not at 0.5% of dietary energy. This potent effect of DHLA has been attributed to modulation of prostaglandin biosynthesis.Keywords
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