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Physiological Effects of Medium-Chain Triglycerides: Potential Agents in the Prevention of Obesity.

Authors :
St-Onge, Marie-Pierre
Jones, Peter J.H.
Source :
Journal of Nutrition. Dec2002, Vol. 132 Issue 12, p329-332. 4p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the potential effect of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) as an agent in treating human obesity. Oxidation of medium chain fatty acids in the liver; Impact of MCT on human energy metabolism and satiety; Differences in the thermic response between lean and obese men.

Subjects

Subjects :
*TRIGLYCERIDES
*OBESITY treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223166
Volume :
132
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8783304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/132.3.329