The Effects of 5-Hydroxytryptophan in Combination with Different Fatty Acids on Gastrointestinal Functions: A Pilot Experiment
Figure 3
Cholecystokinin and ghrelin. The influence of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and fatty acid ingestion on cholecystokinin (CCK (a)) and ghrelin (b) plasma concentrations. Participants received a capsule with either 5-HTP or placebo (Pl). They also ingested a standard breakfast supplemented with 100 μL 13C octanoid acid and either butter (Bu) or olive oil (Oil). Plasma samples were taken during fasting (t1) and after 5-HTP or placebo intake after 2.5 hrs (t2), 4 hrs (t3), and 5.5 hrs (t4). In (a) and (b) the actual plasma concentrations of CCK and ghrelin protein are presented as means SE. Statistics: CCK; time: F = 6.136; . Ghrelin; fatty acid-HTP/Pl: F = 9.166; .
