Abstract
Food ingestion induces homeostatic sensations (satiety, fullness) with a hedonic dimension (satisfaction, changes in mood) that characterize the postprandial experience. Both types of sensation are secondary to intraluminal stimuli produced by the food itself, as well as to the activity of the digestive tract. Postprandial sensations also depend on the nutrient composition of the meal and on colonic fermentation of non-absorbed residues. Gastrointestinal function and the sensitivity of the digestive tract, i.e., perception of gut stimuli, are determined by inherent individual factors, e.g., sex, and can be modulated by different conditioning mechanisms. This narrative review examines the factors that determine perception of digestive stimuli and the postprandial experience.
Keywords
Food ingestion; Functional gastrointestinal disorders; Homeostatic sensations
Bibliographic citation
Livovsky DM, Azpiroz F. Gastrointestinal Contributions to the Postprandial Experience. Nutrients. 2021 Mar;13(3):893.
Audience
Professionals
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