Lipid Digestion Flashcards
What forms the bulk of fat in the Western diet?
Triglycerides form the bulk of fat in the Western diet.
Which enzymes aid in the digestion of triglycerides?
Gastric lipase in the stomach and pancreatic lipase in the duodenum.
How does bile aid in triglyceride digestion?
Bile emulsifies fat, increasing the surface area for digestion.
What happens to the fatty acids and monoglycerides after digestion?
They are absorbed into enterocytes, rebuilt into triglycerides, packaged into chylomicrons, and transported via the lymphatic system to the bloodstream.
Where can the fatty acids from triglycerides be used or stored?
The fatty acids can be used for energy or stored in adipose tissue.
How can lipid digestion be optimised?
Chew adequately, avoid drinking with meals, increase bile production (e.g., through zinc, B6-rich foods, bitter foods, and stress management), and ensure good hydration to support bile flow.
What are examples of foods that can increase bile production?
Foods like dandelion, artichoke, and turmeric can act as choleretics and cholagogues.
What foods are good sources of glycine and taurine for bile production?
Legumes, sea vegetables, spinach, and eggs are good sources of glycine and taurine.
How can olive oil help in lipid digestion?
Olive oil can stimulate bile secretion.
