Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In recent years, the role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in energy homeostasis through modulation of the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and the production of incretin hormones is well recognized.

RECENT FINDINGS: Bariatric surgery for obesity has been a very effective method in substantially improving weight, and numerous studies have focused on intestinal adaptation after bariatric procedures. A number of structural and functional changes in the GI tract have been reported postsurgery, which could be responsible for the altered hormonal responses. Furthermore, the change in food absorption rate and the intestinal regions exposed to carbohydrates may affect blood glucose response. This review hopes to give new insights into the direct role of gut hormones, by summarising the metabolic effects of bariatric surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)253-265
Number of pages13
JournalCurrent obesity reports
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2017

Keywords

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Hormones/metabolism
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid/metabolism
  • Weight Loss

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