Monobutyrin Reduces Liver Cholesterol and Improves Intestinal Barrier Function in Rats Fed High-Fat Diets
Butyric acid has been shown to reduce high-fat diet-related metabolic disturbances and to improve intestinal barrier function due to its potent anti-inflammatory capacity. This study investigates whether a butyric acid ester, monobutyrin (MB) affects lipid profiles and gut barrier function in a dose...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/308 |