Exudative diathesis produced by vitamin e-deficient diets without polyenoic fatty acids

High Linoleic Acid Intake and Vitamin E Requirement in Rats

“…A certain basic need had been included in this am ount since in the case of diets not containing poly-unsaturated fatty acids some vitam in E is still needed. Results of investigations by Christensen et al [1] on the rat (haemolysis test) and by Dam et al [2] on the chicken (exudative diathesis) point to the existence of such a basic need.…”

Etiology of Exudative Diathesis, Encephalomalacia, and Muscular Degeneration in the Chicken

“…The reason for this discrepancy is not apparent. (1958a); (16) Bieri et al (1958b); (17) Dam et al (1958a); (18) Dam et al (1958b); (19) (20) Century el al. (1958a); (16) Bieri et al (1958b); (17) Dam et al (1958a); (18) Dam et al (1958b); (19) (20) Century el al.…”