Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Attenuates Hepatic Steatosis by Modifying Stearoyl‐CoA Desaturase (SCD‐1) mRNA and Activity in High‐Fat‐Fed Rats

Non alcoholic hepatic steatosis is associated with obesity and may lead to insulin resistance. Isomers of CLA are naturally occurring dietary compounds with health promoting effects. The role of CLA in attenuating hepatic steatosis and hyperglycemia is complex. Here, we investigated the extent that CLA protects male Wistar rats from developing hepatic steatosis. Rats were fed a 20% fat diet for 4 weeks then changed to either control (CON) diet...