Development of blood lipid parameters in humans following the introductionof linseed, rich in linolenic acid (n-3), into the food of animals reared for human consumption

Consuming foodstuffs from animals fed linseed-added diets induces significa nt modifications of consumers' plasma and erythrocyte fatty acid parameters and in particular an increase in C18:3 n-3, comparable to that noted under the "Cretan" diet. Those modifications are also accompanied by a sharp inc rease in CLA. Those results open interesting prospects in terms of preventi on and can be achieved without any change in consumers' eating habits.