Medium-chain fatty acids decrease serum cholesterol via reduction of intestinal bile acid reabsorption in C57BL/6J mice

Abstract Background Bile acids play a pivotal role in cholesterol metabolism via the enterohepatic circulation. This study investigated the effects of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)/medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) on the reduction of bile acid absorption in the small intestine and the mechanisms...

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Main Authors: Huizi Li, Yinghua Liu, Xinsheng Zhang, Qing Xu, Yong Zhang, Changyong Xue, Changjiang Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12986-018-0267-x