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Table 3 Fecal weights and fat excretions in feces

From: Structured triacylglycerol containing behenic and oleic acids suppresses triacylglycerol absorption and prevents obesity in rats

 

SO

BOO

Fecal weight (g/day)

0.99 ± 0.02

1.23 ± 0.03*

Fecal fatty acids (mg/day)

88.2 ± 4.7

278 ± 12*

   behenic acid (mg/day)

5.96 ± 0.18

125 ± 4*

   fatty acids other than behenic acid (mg/day)

82.2 ± 4.6

152 ± 9*

Apparent absorption of fat (%)

97.5 ± 0.1

92.1 ± 0.2*

  1. Values are mean ± SE, n = 14.
  2. * indicates significant differences in corresponding values in rats fed the SO diet (P < 0.05).
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Lipids in Health and Disease

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