Plasma bile acids are not associated with energy metabolism in humans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bile acids (BA) have recently been shown to increase energy expenditure in mice, but this concept has not been tested in humans. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between plasma BA levels and energy expenditure in humans. Type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients...

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Main Authors: Brufau Gemma, Bahr Matthias J, Staels Bart, Claudel Thierry, Ockenga Johann, Böker Klaus HW, Murphy Elizabeth J, Prado Kris, Stellaard Frans, Manns Michael P, Kuipers Folkert, Tietge Uwe JF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/73