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Diets rich in linoleic acid can induce nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rats.

High linoleic acid intake may contribute to liver disease in animal models.

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Diets rich in linoleic acid readily induce nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rats.
Stephan J. Guyenet · Obesity · 2009

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The claim is based on animal studies.

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High‐fat Diets: Details Matter

Stephan J. Guyenet · Obesity · 2009

DOI 10.1038/oby.2009.48

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