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Intestinal nutrient influence on the enteroinsular axis.

L J Miller, J R Malagelada, V L Go

    The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |November 1, 1978
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    The lower gastrointestinal tract significantly impacts carbohydrate metabolism by releasing hormones that regulate blood sugar. Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in this region stimulate key metabolic factors.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolism

    Background:

    • The gastrointestinal tract plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism through absorption and hormone release.
    • Hormones from the gut interact with the endocrine pancreas, influencing glucose homeostasis.
    • Understanding nutrient and regional contributions to the enteroinsular axis is vital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the enteroinsular axis's response to different nutrients and gastrointestinal segments.
    • To determine the specific roles of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in carbohydrate metabolism.

    Main Methods:

    • Six healthy subjects underwent chyme diversion proximal to the ligament of Treitz.
    • Infusion of saline or specific nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, lipid) into the jejunum.

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  • Measurement of postprandial serum glucose, gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP), insulin, and glucagon levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Postprandial glucose, GIP, and insulin elevations, along with glucagon decrease, were primarily driven by the bowel distal to the ligament of Treitz.
    • All chyme nutrients, particularly carbohydrates, significantly stimulated carbohydrate metabolism factors in the lower gut.
    • Protein and lipids could inhibit carbohydrate-induced glucagon suppression.
    • The gastroduodenal segment showed minimal impact on glucose and glucagon, with only slight insulin and GIP stimulation.

    Conclusions:

    • The lower gastrointestinal tract is the predominant site for nutrient-induced regulation of the enteroinsular axis.
    • Carbohydrates are key stimulators of glucose metabolism, while proteins and lipids modulate hormonal responses.
    • The gastroduodenal region contributes minimally to postprandial glucose and glucagon control compared to the distal bowel.