Effects of CLA and VA Enriched Butter on Pigs
Author Information
Author(s): Anna Haug, Per Sjøgren, Nina Hølland, Hanne Müller, Nils P Kjos, Ole Taugbøl, Nina Fjerdingby, Anne S Biong, Eirik Selmer-Olsen, Odd M Harstad
Primary Institution: Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare the effects of regular butter with CLA and VA enriched butter on plasma lipids in growing pigs.
Conclusion
CLA and VA enriched butter increased certain serum fatty acids in pigs but did not significantly affect plasma lipoprotein profiles.
Supporting Evidence
- Pigs fed CLA+VA butter had higher serum levels of alpha-linolenic acid.
- CLA+VA butter reduced levels of myristic and palmitic acids in serum.
- No significant changes in plasma cholesterol or lipoprotein profiles were observed.
Takeaway
Pigs that ate special butter with added healthy fats had better blood fat levels, but it didn't change their overall cholesterol levels much.
Methodology
The study involved feeding 12 growing female pigs two different butter diets for three weeks and measuring their blood lipid levels.
Limitations
The study was limited to a small sample size and only female pigs.
Participant Demographics
Twelve growing female pigs of a commercial Norwegian crossbreed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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