The following definitions will be helpful in understanding the variety of studies in this category. Gastrointestinal Transit Time (GITT):
The amount of time that it takes for nutrients to pass through the gastrointestinal system. Lipoprotein:
Fats that circulate in the blood, also called lipids. Mouth To Cecum:
The time it takes for nutrients to pass from the mouth to the cecum, which is the name for the entrance into the large intestine. Whole Bowel Transit Time:
The amount of time that it takes nutrients to pass through the bowel.