Bryan wrote:
>
> On May 2, 3:53 pm, Gary > wrote:
> > Bryan wrote:
> >
> > > The inferior orifice of the stomach releases food into the duodenum of
> > > the small intestine. Consuming fats causes the inferior orifice of
> > > the stomach to release chyme more slowly into the duodenum, so you
> > > feel full for longer. Salads with high fat salad dressings are the
> > > controlled carb person's best friend because they keep the stomach
> > > full of the bulk from the fiber longer.
> > > --Bryan
> >
> > Ok....*NOW* you are going too far with this, Bryan! hahahaha ;-D
>
> Oh, I'll elaborate. There are cells in the duodenum that send a
> signal to the pyloric sphincter to release stomach contents more
> slowly when they detect the presence of free fatty acids that have
> carbon chains at least 12 carbons long. Caprylic acid (C:10) does not
> delay stomach emptying, but lauric acid (C:12) does. That is also the
> divide between those fatty acids that travel directly to the liver,
> where they are processed into ketones, and the larger ones that are
> absorbed into the lymphatic system. I imagine you're laughing your
> ass off by about now ; -)
>
> --Bryan

Yes, I am laughing about your elaboration. That said, you sure did do the
research and know your stuff, Brian. Nice to know someone just doesn't read
one diet book and preach it. I still don't agree with your very high fat
diet but I do yield to your extensive knowledge and research.

Gary