Influence of dietary ascorbic acid on plasma lipid levels in the rainbow trout
John, T.M.; George, J.C.; Hilton, J.W.; Slinger, S.J.
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift für Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International de Vitaminologie et de Nutrition 49(4): 400-405
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9831 PMID: 549878 Document Number: 142113
Rainbow trout maintained on ascorbic acid deficient and 3 grades of ascorbic acid supplemented diets (160-1280 mg ascorbic acid/kg feed) for 53 wk were studied for effects on plasma lipid levels. Fish fed the diet with no ascorbic acid manifested lethargy, lordosis, scoliosis, internal hemorrhages and low body weight. With regard to blood properties ascorbic acid deficient fish had low hematocrit and high plasma levels of triglycerides and cholesterol but a low level of free fatty acids. Plasma level of free fatty acids was low in fish fed the diet containing the highest amount of ascorbic acid.