Hepatic balances of lipids and glucose were measured for 9 h in four conscious calves fed a milk replacer supplemented or not with sorbitol. Chronic cannulae of hepatic vessels and electromagnetic flowmeter were used. Sorbitol reduced (−43.3%) only net hepatic production of free cholesterol significantly (P < 0.05).
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Durand et al. (1984) studied this question.