Comparative effects of intraduodenal infusions of lauric and oleic acids on antropyloroduodenal motility, plasma cholecystokinin and peptide YY, appetite, and energy intake in healthy men

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  • Kate L Feltrin
  • Tanya J Little
  • James H Meyer
  • Michael Horowitz
  • Rades, Thomas
  • Judith Wishart
  • Christine Feinle-Bisset
The regulation of gastrointestinal function and energy intake by fatty acids depends on their chain length. Animal studies suggest that lauric acid (C12) may have more potent suppressive effects on energy intake than does oleic acid (C18).
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume87
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)1181-7
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

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