An unexpected role for bile acid synthesis in adaptation to low temperature

Folkert Kuipers*, Albert K. Groen

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Enhanced conversion of dietary cholesterol to bile acids through the alternative pathway leads to cold-associated, metabolically beneficial changes in the intestinal microbiome and to elevated bile acid levels that contribute to adaptive thermogenesis.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)800-802
    Number of pages3
    JournalNature Medicine
    Volume23
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul-2017

    Keywords

    • ENERGY-EXPENDITURE
    • METABOLISM
    • ACTIVATION

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