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Specific fatty acid profiles and the physico-chemical structure of dietary fats (e.g., emulsification) differentially influence postprandial endotoxemia and inflammation, with some unsaturated fats potentially causing higher endotoxemia than saturated fats.

Don't assume vegetable oils are always better for gut inflammation than butter. The physical state of the fat (emulsified vs. solid) and the specific fatty acid profile matter. Emulsified oils may increase LPS absorption more than solid fats. Consider combining high-fat meals with anti-inflammatory foods like orange juice to mitigate these effects.

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Postprandial endotoxaemia was also higher in the group fed emulsified sunflower oil... showing that the physico-chemical structure of fat can affect the levels of circulating LPS as well.
Ana Paula Boroni Moreira et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2012

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Influence of a high-fat diet on gut microbiota, intestinal permeability and metabolic endotoxaemia

Ana Paula Boroni Moreira et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2012

DOI 10.1017/s0007114512001213

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