Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are digested and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids.

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Short- and medium-chain fatty acids can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream and transported to the liver, while long-chain fatty acids require more steps and are transported through the lymphatic system before reaching the liver. This means short- and medium-chain fatty acids are digested and transported more quickly than long-chain fatty acids.

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