The insolubility of MCFAs enables them to transport rapidly across the intestinal mucosa directly into the liver from the portal vein without necessity of chylomicron transport required for medium-chain triacylglycerols.

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MCFAs (Medium Chain Fatty Acids) are actually soluble enough to be transported directly into the liver from the portal vein without the need for chylomicron transport, unlike long-chain fatty acids which require chylomicron transport due to their insolubility.

The Insolubility of MCFAs Enables Them to Transport Rapidly Across