Lipanin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Lipanin is a 6% solution of free pure oleic acid in Provence oil, proposed by Mehring as a substitute for cod liver oil. Although easily emulsified and absorbed, it failed to treat rickets and served only as a fatty nutritional supplement, eventually falling out of use.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
LIPANIN (Lipanin), a 6% solution of free pure oleic acid in Provence oil. Proposed by Mehring to replace cod liver oil despite the easy emulsibility and absorption of lipanin; however, it could in no way replace cod liver oil in the treatment of rickets and served only as a fatty nutritional preparation. It has almost fallen out of use. Dose: 2–6 tablespoons per day for adults, 1–4 teaspoons for children.
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“Lipanin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/lipanin/