A framework for the modeling of gut blood flow regulation and postprandial hyperaemia

Table 1 Average coefficients of apparent digestibility for the nutrients in different food groups and for nutrients in a mixed diet

Food Group	Protein	Fat	Carbohydrates
Total foods1	92	95	97

¹Weighted by consumption statistics based on a survey of 185 dietaries.

Table 2 Results of PCMRA flow experiments

Parameter		Mean	SD	Range
Heart rate (BPM)	Fasted	62.1	8.5	45-76
	Postprandial	69.3	9.9	50-90
	Change1	11.9%	16.5%	0%-33%
Mean SMA diastolic flow (mL/s)	Fasted	4.3	3.3	0.6-14.5
	Postprandial	11.9	4.8	3.0-18.7
	Change1	177%	45.5%	881%-18.6%
Total SMA diastolic flow (mL/heart beat)	Fasted	4.1	2.8	0.6-11.9
	Postprandial	10.4	4.4	2.7-17.7
	Change1	154%	57.1%	798%-20.8%

¹Percentage change normalized against fasted value.