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This research investigates how prepartum lipid supplementation influences fatty acid composition and lipid quality in sheep milk.

July 30, 2026MoleculesOpen Access

Effects of Prepartum Supplementation with Flaxseed and Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oils on Fatty Acid Composition and Lipid Quality Indices in Sheep Milk

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Randomized trial evaluates lipid supplementation effects on fatty acid quality in sheep milk, suggesting potential health benefits.

This research investigates how prepartum lipid supplementation influences fatty acid composition and lipid quality in sheep milk.
Thirty-two pregnant Olkuska ewes were randomly assigned to four cohorts (n = 8/group): Control, flaxseed oil, black soldier fly larvae oil, and Mix oil.
The study compared the effects of each lipid treatment on transitional and mature milk composition and lipid quality indices.
Statistical analyses assessed the significance of differences between treatment groups.
BSFL oil supplementation increased mature milk fat content to 6.09% compared to 4.70% in Control (p < 0.01).
All oil treatments significantly reduced total saturated fatty acids (p < 0.01).
BSFL oil and Mix oil increased monounsaturated fatty acid fractions and reduced atherogenic and thrombogenic indices (p < 0.01).

Lewandowska et al. (2026) studied this question.

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