mechanistic
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Strong Support
Chickens can't break down certain fats like omega-6 from their food, so those fats go straight into the yolks of the eggs they lay.
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Supporting (1)
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Effect of oil blends with near equal increases in 18 carbon n-3 and n-6 fatty acids on fatty acid profile of eggs
Randomized Controlled Trial
Animal
2026 JanThe study fed hens different oils and found that more omega-6 in their diet led to more omega-6 in their egg yolks, which supports the idea that chickens put these fats directly into eggs.
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