Levels of ED and EL in the liver as analyzed by LCMS, n=6. A, ED was only detected in the hens that were fed defatted flax meal and whole flaxseed supplemented diets. Control vs DFM (p<0.001), Control vs whole flaxseed (p<0.001), DFM vs whole flaxseed (p<0.01). B, EL was only detected in the hens that were fed defatted flax meal and whole flaxseed supplemented diets. Control vs DFM (p<0.001), Control vs whole flaxseed (p<0.001). Letters on the error bar shared among groups indicate no significant difference.