Monounsaturated and ω-3 but not ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids improve hepatic fibrosis in hypercholesterolemic rabbits

There was a beneficial effect of MUFA and ω-3 PUFA on hepatic fibrosis in hypercholesterolemic rabbits because both dietary fats led to recovery from hepatic lesions. However, because intake of ω-3 PUFA provoked lithogenic bile in rabbits, MUFA intake would be more advisable.