Does the chemical interaction of diatomaceous earth (DE) with lipids affect their digestion in the gut lumen?

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Topic
DE’s high porosity and absorptive capacity may hinder lipolysis by limiting lipase access or micelle formation.
Answer
Gastric and intestinal triglyceride content increased 80–140 % after DE dosing, while diglycerides, monoglycerides and free fatty acids remained unchanged, implying selective inhibition of the first TG hydrolysis step and reduced fat absorption.
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