NTR 108 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Fatty Liver, Portal Vein, Distilled Beverage
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Generic name of organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group. Ethanol production - ethanol"s a by-product of yeast fermentation in an anaerobic environment: recommendations regarding alcohol intake, moderation: the consumption of up to 1 drink a day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. Lower rates of heart disease can ldl, hdl contains antioxidants. Some women have risk of breast cancer. 4 oz wine = 150 kcals mixed drinks -> 300 kcals: absorption & metabolism. Site - main site is the small intestine. Can also occur in mouth, stomach & large intestine: mechanism - passive, metabolic options - metabolized for energy & converted to fatty acids. Pathway - travels to the liver via the portal vein then to the brain in minutes: metabolism - varies with individuals. Energy value - alcohol provides ( naked / empty calories)
