Hood R L, Bailey W M, Svoronos D
Poult Sci. 1978 Jan;57(1):304-6. doi: 10.3382/ps.0570304.
Monoterpenes were included in the diets of laying hens in an attempt to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol and hence reduce its amount in egg yolk. However, feeding five monoterpenes, phorone or 200 mg. cholesterol per day to hens did not significantly change the level of cholesterol in the egg yolk. These compounds did not cause signs of ill health in the hen or a decline in egg production.
为了抑制胆固醇的合成从而减少蛋黄中的胆固醇含量，将单萜类化合物添加到蛋鸡的日粮中。然而，每天给母鸡喂食五种单萜类化合物、佛尔酮或200毫克胆固醇，并没有显著改变蛋黄中的胆固醇水平。这些化合物没有导致母鸡出现健康问题或产蛋量下降。
