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Published on: September 18, 2014
Mechanisms, physiology, and recent research progress of gastric emptying
Weilin Liu1, Yangyi Jin1, Peter J Wilde1,2
1School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.
Abstract:
Gastric emptying refers to a process in which the stomach discharges its contents into the small intestine to further digest and absorb nutrients. Understanding the mechanisms of gastric emptying and relationships between food and individuals is of paramount importance for the design and manufacture of novel and healthy foods. For ethical and cost reasons, in vivo tests are not always possible. In vitro digestion models therefore play a key role in current exploration of gastric emptying. This review outlines the mechanisms and physiology of gastric emptying, including calories, viscosity, composition of the food, age and gender of the individual. In addition, recent progress on in vitro static and dynamic gastric digestion models and future research trends are included in this review.
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