[Effect of short-term administration of sunflower oil on the blood serum level of linoleic and arachidonic acids and lipids in multiple sclerosis].

Patients with multiple sclerosis had an oral load of sunflower seed oil in daily doses of 40 g during five days. This daily doses contained 27 g of linoleic acid (LA). Prior and after diet supplementation with sunflower seed oil the levels of linoleic and arachidonic acids were determined in the serum of patients.