Metabolic Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery in the Mouse: The Role of Fecal Losses

ConclusionsDJB in obese mice fed a high calorie diet promotes dramatic fecal loss, which could account for the dramatic weight loss and metabolic benefits observed. This could dominate the effects of the mouse genotype/phenotype. Thus, fecal energy loss should be considered as an essential process contributing to the metabolic benefits of DJB in obese mice.
Source: Molecular Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research