Are plasma glucagon-like peptide 1 and peptide YY levels altered in symptomatic fructose-sorbitol malabsorption?
Neither intestinal gas production nor ileal brake hormone secretion seems to play a role in the symptomatology of carbohydrate intolerance in patients with self-reported food hypersensitivity. Other mechanisms related to bacterial fermentation may be involved and should be investigated further.
Bariatric surgery increases LOEPC levels and activity, which correlates with weight loss and improved metabolic profile at 24 months postintervention.