In a recent study published in Nutrients, scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases. Study: The Roles ...

Chylomicrons are crucial carriers of dietary fats, and their proper formation and transport are essential for the absorption of nutrients. "This discovery marks a significant leap forward in ...

Researchers discover a new mechanism controlling the uptake of lipids from digested food. The maintenance of a balanced lipid homeostasis is critical for our health. While consumption of excessive ...

Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, Vol. 32, No. 1 (January-February 1988), pp. 15-22 (8 pages) The purpose of this work was to determine whether or not cholesterol transport by intestinal brush border ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Chemical digestion is one of the six main functions of your digestive system. This system consists of your digestive or gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. During chemical digestion, your ...