[HTML][HTML] The effect of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner on lipid profile and blood concentrations of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

MA Glaysher, J Ward, M Aldhwayan, A Ruban… - Clinical nutrition, 2021 - Elsevier
Summary Background and Aims Duodenal-jejunal bypass liners (DJBLs) prevent absorption
in the proximal small intestine, the site of fatty acid absorption. We sought to investigate the
effects of a DJBL on blood concentrations of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and bioactive
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Methods Sub-study of a multicentre, randomised,
controlled trial with two treatment groups. Patients aged 18–65 years with type-2 diabetes
mellitus and body mass index 30–50 kg/m 2 were randomised to receive a DJBL for 12 …