The effect of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner on lipid profile and blood concentrations of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

Type Article

Journal Article

Authors

M. A. Glaysher; J. Ward; M. Aldhwayan; A. Ruban; C. G. Prechtl; H. L. Fisk; N. Chhina; W. Al-Najim; C. Smith; N. Klimowska-Nassar; N. Johnson; E. Falaschetti; A. P. Goldstone; A. D. Miras; J. P. Byrne; P. C. Calder; J. P. Teare

Year of publication

2021

Publication/Journal

Clin Nutr

Volume

40

Issue

4

Pages

2343-2354

Abstract

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Duodenal-jejunal bypass liners (DJBLs) prevent absorption in the proximal small intestine, the site of fatty acid absorption. We sought to investigate the effects of a DJBL on blood concentrations of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and bioactive polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). METHODS: Sub-study of a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial with two treatment groups. Patients aged 18-65 years with type-2 diabetes mellitus and body mass index 30-50 kg/m(2) were randomised to receive a DJBL for 12 months or best medical therapy, diet and exercise. Whole plasma PUFA concentrations were determined at baseline, 10 days, 6 and 11.5 months; data were available for n = 70 patients per group. RESULTS: Weight loss was significantly greater in the DJBL group compared to controls after 11.5 months: total body weight loss 11.3 ± 5.3% versus 6.0 ± 5.7% (mean difference [95% CI] = 5.27% [3.75, 6.80], p