The liver itself is the body's main chemical factory, performing hundreds of different functions. It processes nutrients absorbed into the blood by the small intestine, creating energy-giving ...

This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the bloodstream. The blood then carries the useful substances around the body to where they are needed. Partially ...

We investigated whether expression of duodenal FFA sensors in humans was (i) altered by intraduodenal (ID) lipid infusion, (ii) disordered in overweight or obese individuals, (iii) related to ...