Essential fatty acid restriction inhibits vitamin D‐dependent calcium absorption

Alastair Hay, A.G. Hassam, Michael A. Crawford, P. Stevens, E.B. Mawer, F Jones

Lipids · 1980 · 35 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Essential fatty acid (EFA) restriction has been found to inhibit the action of vitamin D on the active transport of calcium in the intestine. This inhibition suggests EFAs are involved in facilitating the active transport of calcium across the mucosal membrane.

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