ALA, Alpha-linolenic acid; ARA, Arachidonic acid; Animal models; BCFA, Methyl-branched chain fatty acids; CE, Cholesteryl esters; CLA, Conjugated linoleic acids; D6D, Delta-6 desaturase; DHA, Docosahexaenoic acid; Dairy fat; EPA, Eicosapentaenoic acid; Erythrocytes; FAME, Fatty acid methyl esters; Fatty acids; Fatty acids/metabolism; Hamsters; LA, Linoleic acid; LCPUFA, Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids; LCSFA, Long chain saturated fatty acids; MCSFA, Medium-chain saturated fatty acids; OA, Oleic acid; Olive oil; PL, Phospholipds; PUFA, Polyunsaturated fatty acids; Plasma; RA, Rumenic acid; SCD-1, Stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1; SFA, Saturated fatty acids; TC, Total Cholesterol; TFA, Total fatty acids; TG, Triglycerides; VA, Vaccenic acid; c-MUFA, cis-Monounsaturated fatty acids; t-MUFA, trans-Monounsaturated fatty acids