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Defining Conditions for Optimal Inhibition of Food Intake in Rats by a Grape-Seed Derived Proanthocyanidin Extract

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The endocrine effects of bitter tastant administration in the gastrointestinal system: intragastric versus intraduodenal administration

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Metabolic Effects and Safety Aspects of Acute D-allulose and Erythritol Administration in Healthy Subjects

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Qing-Hua Granule induces GLP-1 secretion via bitter taste receptor in db/db mice

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247 Emotional Modulation of Fatty Acid Gut-Brain Signalling in Brainstem, Subcortical and Cortical Regions: An FMRI Study

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Role of ghrelin and ghrelin receptors in the effect of bitter taste receptor agonists on food intake and gastric emptying

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M1712 The Role of α-Gustducin in the Effect of Bitter Taste Receptor Agonists on Ghrelin Secretion and Food Intake

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