Essential fatty acid studies in primates: linolenic acid requirements of capuchins

R. N.T.W. Fiennes; A. J. Sinclair; M. A. Crawford

doi:10.1159/000460319

Essential fatty acid studies in primates: linolenic acid requirements of capuchins

R. N.T.W. Fiennes, A. J. Sinclair, M. A. Crawford

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Eight capuchins approximately 8 to 12 mth old were maintained on diets supposed to contain all the essential dietary elements, with only the intake of vitamin D subject to variation. Essential fatty acid (EFA) requirements were supplied by corn oil. All the monkeys developed skin lesions, and two were destroyed after self mutilation. EFA deficiency was suspected from the symptoms and organ histology. Analyses of red cell membranes and biopsy and autopsy samples of tissues suggested a specific linolenic acid deficiency. Complete recovery occurred when purified linseed oil was added to the diet.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	155-169
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Medical Primatology
Volume	2
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000460319
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1973
Externally published	Yes

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