Effect of Vitamin C administration on serum and egg-yolk cholesterol level of the chicken
1988
Al-Janabi, A.S. | Taha, Z.D. (Baghdad Univ., (Iraq)) | Al-Kattib, S.R. (Scientific Research Council, Baghdad (Iraq))
Ascorbic acid was given in their feed to layer chickens, at 3 concentrations. Over 4 periods of 6 weeks, there was a marked decrease in blood serum cholesterol concentration, especially at the highest level. There was also a slight decrease in egg yolk cholesterol concentration in most birds. Thyroid weight increased, especially at the highest level.
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