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Swarnamali H, Ranasinghe P, Hills AP, Jayawardena R. Coconut oil consumption and bodyweight reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Minerva Endocrinol (Torino) 2023; 48:76-87. [PMID: 34786908 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6507.21.03654-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Due to the composition and biological properties of coconut oil, there is still considerable debate regarding potential benefits for the management of obesity, including the specific impact on body weight (BW) reduction. This systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials aims to assess the impact of coconut oil on BW reduction in comparison to other oils and fats. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The databases, PubMed®, Web of Science®, EMBASE®, and SciVerse Scopus® were systematically searched. A combination of medical subject headings and words linked to coconut oil and obesity parameters were utilized. Any clinical trials comparing coconut oil to any other form of oil or fat, with more than one month feeding period among adults were considered. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS From the 540 potentially relevant papers, 9 were included. The period of coconut oil intake varied from four to twelve weeks, apart from one long-term trial where coconut oil was consumed for two years. When compared to other oils and fats, coconut oil substantially decreased BW (N.=546), Body Mass Index (BMI) (N.=551), and percentage of fat mass (FM%) (N.=491) by 0.75 kg (P=0.04), 0.28 kg/m2 (P=0.03), and 0.35% (P=0.008), respectively. Coconut oil consumption did not result in any significant alteration in waist circumference (WC) (N.=385) (-0.61 cm; P=0.30), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) (N.=330) (-0.01; P=0.39) and FM (N.=86) (-0.25 kg; P=0.29). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate a small statistically significant reduction in BW, BMI, and FM% in the coconut oil group. In contrast, consumption of coconut oil had no statistically significant effect on WC, WHR, or FM.
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- Hasinthi Swarnamali
- Unit of Health and Wellness, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.,Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka - .,School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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Yuzbashian E, Pakseresht M, Vena J, Chan CB. Association of dairy consumption patterns with the incidence of type 2 diabetes: Findings from Alberta's Tomorrow Project. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:2760-2771. [PMID: 36333201 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS We aimed to extract dairy consumption patterns of men and women from a population-based cohort and then assess the association of each consumption pattern with incident T2D risk. METHODS AND RESULTS This prospective study was conducted within the framework of Alberta's Tomorrow Project (ATP), in which 8615 men and 15,016 women provided information on dietary intake by completing a food-frequency questionnaire at baseline, and then were followed up over time to determine the incidence of T2D via questionnaires. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to extract dairy consumption patterns (DCPs). The association between each extracted pattern and T2D incidence was estimated using multivariable logistic regression models.The incidence of T2D among men and women was 3.8 and 3.2%, respectively, and the mean duration of follow-up was 5.2 years. Three major DCPs were identified. After controlling for potential confounders, the OR for risk of T2D in men in the highest compared with those in the lowest quartile of the DCP3 (whole milk, regular cheese, and non-fat milk as a beverage and in cereal) was 0.64 (95%CI: 0.47 to 0.88, P-trend=0.001), whereas it was not significant for women. DCP1 and DCP2 were not associated with incident T2D in men or women. CONCLUSION Adherence to a DCP characterized by higher consumption of whole milk, regular cheese, and non-fat milk was associated with decreased risk of incident T2D only in men. Our results support current evidence that a combination of different dairy products, regardless of their fat content, might be favorable for health maintenance, at least in men.
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- Emad Yuzbashian
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cancer Research & Analytics, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cancer Research & Analytics, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Physiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Meral Koc B, Yilmaz Akyuz E, Ozlu T. The effect of coconut oil on anthropometric measurements and irisin levels in overweight individuals. Int J Obes (Lond) 2022; 46:1735-1741. [PMID: 35778479 PMCID: PMC9247948 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-022-01177-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to discover the effects of coconut oil intake and diet therapy on anthropometric measurements, biochemical findings and irisin levels in overweight individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Overweight individuals (n = 44, 19-30 years) without any chronic disease were included. In this randomized controlled crossover study, the participants were divided into two groups (Group 1: 23 people, Group 2: 21 people). In the first phase, Group 1 received diet therapy to lose 0.5-1 kg of weight per week and 20 mL of coconut oil/day, while Group 2 only received diet therapy. In the second phase, Group 1 received diet therapy while Group 2 received diet therapy and 20 mL of coconut oil/day. Anthropometric measurements were taken four times. Irisin was measured four times by enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) method and other biochemical findings were measured twice. Statistical analysis was made on SPSS 20. RESULTS The irisin level decreased significantly when the participants only took coconut oil (p ≤ 0.05). There was a significant decrease in the participants' body weight, body mass index (BMI) level and body fat percentage (p ≤ 0.01). Insulin, total cholesterol, low density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride (TG) levels of all participants decreased significantly (p ≤ 0.05). There was no significant difference in irisin level due to body weight loss (p ≤ 0.05); coconut oil provided a significant decrease in irisin level (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION Diet therapy and weight loss did not have an effect on irisin level, but coconut oil alone was found to reduce irisin level. Coconut oil had no impact on anthropometric and biochemical findings.
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- Bilge Meral Koc
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bahcesehir University, Ihlamur Yildiz St. No. 10 Besiktas, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Hamidiye Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Selimiye, University of Health Sciences, Tıbbiye St. No: 38, 34668, Uskudar/İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bahcesehir University, Ihlamur Yildiz St. No. 10 Besiktas, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey
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Metin ZE, Bilgic P, Tengilimoğlu Metin MM, Akkoca M. Comparing acute effects of extra virgin coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil consumption on appetite and food intake in normal-weight and obese male subjects. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274663. [PMID: 36112590 PMCID: PMC9480981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives The aim of this study is to compare acute effects of consuming extra virgin coconut oil (EVCO) as a source of medium chain fatty acids and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as a source of long chain fatty acids in normal weight and obese subjects. Design Randomised, crossover design. Participants Metabolically healthy twenty male subjects (10 normal weight; 10 obese) aged 19–40 years. Intervention Subjects consumed breakfast meals containing skimmed milk, fat-free white cheese, bread and EVCO (25 g) or EVOO (25 g). Outcome measures Visual analog scale evaluations, resting metabolic rate measurements and selected blood parameters analysis (glucose, triglyceride, insulin and plasma peptide YY) were performed before and after the test breakfast meals. In addition, energy intakes were evaluated by ad libitum lunch meal at 180 min. Results Visual analogue scale values of hunger and desire to eat decreased significantly after EVCO consumption than EVOO consumption in normal weight subjects at 180 min. There was an increase trend in plasma PYY at 30 and 180 min after EVCO breakfast compared to EVOO breakfast. Ad libitum energy intakes after EVCO and EVOO consumption in normal weight subjects were 924 ± 302; 845 ± 158 kcal (p = 0.272), respectively whereas in obese subjects were 859 ± 238; 994 ± 265 kcal (p = 0.069) respectively. Conclusion The results of this study shows that consumption of EVCO compared to EVOO may have suppressive effect on hunger and desire to eat, may affect postprandial PYY levels differently and have no effect on postprandial energy expenditure. Trial registration Clinical Trials NCT04738929.
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- Ziya Erokay Metin
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gulhane Health Sciences Faculty, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey
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Rodríguez‐García C, Sánchez‐Quesada C, Algarra I, Gaforio JJ. Differential Immunometabolic Effects of High-Fat Diets Containing Coconut, Sunflower, and Extra Virgin Olive Oils in Female Mice. Mol Nutr Food Res 2022; 66:e2200082. [PMID: 35848367 PMCID: PMC9787653 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202200082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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SCOPE To compare the effects of three high-fat diets (HFDs) based on coconut, sunflower, or extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) on adipose tissue, metabolism, and inflammation. METHODS AND RESULTS Mice are fed for 16 weeks on their respective HFD. HFD based on coconut oil produces significantly lower body weight than EVOO- or sunflower oil-based HFDs. Furthermore, the coconut oil HFD leads to metabolic disturbances such as reduction of circulating leptin and adiponectin concentrations, hypertriglyceridemia, hepatomegaly, and liver triglyceride accumulation. Likewise, this diet produces an increase in serum pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin 6 [IL-6] and tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α]). In white (WAT) and brown (BAT) adipose tissue, the HFD based on coconut oil does not cause significant changes in the expression of studied proteins related to thermogenesis (uncoupling protein 1 [UCP-1]), mitochondrial biogenesis, and browning (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator 1α [PGC-1α] and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 [Nrf2]). However, the HFD based on EVOO induces upregulation of UCP-1, PGC-1α, and Nrf2 expression in BAT, increases the expression of UCP-1 and PGC-1α in inguinal WAT, and enhances the expression of PGC-1α in epididymal WAT. CONCLUSIONS An HFD based on coconut oil could reduce circulating leptin and adiponectin concentrations, increase the liver fat content, raise serum triglycerides, and promote inflammation by increasing circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines, while an EVOO-based HFD could increase thermogenic activity.
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- Carmen Rodríguez‐García
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Experimental SciencesUniversity of JaénJaén23071Spain,University Institute of Research in Olive Groves and Olive Oils University of JaenCampus las Lagunillas, s/nJaén23071Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Experimental SciencesUniversity of JaénJaén23071Spain,University Institute of Research in Olive Groves and Olive Oils University of JaenCampus las Lagunillas, s/nJaén23071Spain,Agri‐food Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3)Córdoba14071Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Experimental SciencesUniversity of JaénJaén23071Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Experimental SciencesUniversity of JaénJaén23071Spain,University Institute of Research in Olive Groves and Olive Oils University of JaenCampus las Lagunillas, s/nJaén23071Spain,Agri‐food Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3)Córdoba14071Spain,CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBER‐ESP)Instituto de Salud Carlos IIIMadrid28029Spain
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Dietary conjugated linoleic acid and medium-chain triglycerides for obesity management. J Biosci 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12038-020-00133-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Munekata PE, Pérez-Álvarez JÁ, Pateiro M, Viuda-Matos M, Fernández-López J, Lorenzo JM. Satiety from healthier and functional foods. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Maher T, Deleuse M, Thondre S, Shafat A, Clegg ME. A comparison of the satiating properties of medium-chain triglycerides and conjugated linoleic acid in participants with healthy weight and overweight or obesity. Eur J Nutr 2021; 60:203-215. [PMID: 32248292 PMCID: PMC7867511 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02235-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Inconsistent evidence exists for greater satiety after medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) or conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) compared to long-chain triglycerides (LCT). Furthermore, the mechanisms are poorly understood and effects in people with a healthy weight and those with overweight/obesity have not been compared. This study aimed to compare appetite responses in these groups and examine the mechanisms behind any differences. METHODS Fifteen participants with healthy weight (BMI: 22.7 ± 1.9 kg·m-2) and fourteen participants with overweight/obesity (BMI: 30.9 ± 3.9 kg·m-2) consumed a breakfast containing either 23.06 g vegetable oil (CON), 25.00 g MCT oil (MCT), or 6.25 g CLA and 16.80 g vegetable oil (CLA). Appetite, peptide YY (PYY), total ghrelin (TG), β-hydroxybutyrate, and gastric emptying (GE) were measured throughout. Energy intake was assessed at an ad libitum lunch and throughout the following ~ 36 h. RESULTS Neither MCT nor CLA decreased ad libitum intake; however MCT decreased day 1 energy intake (P = 0.031) and the 48-h period (P = 0.005) compared to CON. MCT delayed GE (P ≤ 0.01) compared to CON, whereas CLA did not. PYY and TG concentrations were not different (P = 0.743 and P = 0.188, respectively), but MCT increased β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations compared to CON (P = 0.005) and CLA (P < 0.001). β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations were higher in participants with overweight/obesity (P = 0.009). CONCLUSION Consumption of MCT reduces energy intake in the subsequent 48 h, whereas CLA does not. Delayed gastric emptying or increased β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations may mediate this.
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- Tyler Maher
- Diet and Cardiometabolic Health Research Group, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, SE1 9NH, UK
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
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- Physiology, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, H91 W5P7, Ireland
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK.
- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Harry Nursten Building, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AP, UK.
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Bauer LC, Santos LS, Sampaio KA, Ferrão SPB, Fontan RDCI, Minim LA, Veloso CM, Bonomo RCF. Physicochemical and thermal characterization of babassu oils (Orbignya phalerata Mart.) obtained by different extraction methods. Food Res Int 2020; 137:109474. [PMID: 33233140 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Babassu oil is a raw material widely used in the pharmaceutical and biofuels industry. However, its physical-chemical and thermal characteristics are not widely described in the literature. This article describes these characteristics and, thus, seeks to increase the application of this raw material in the food industry. In this work, two different types of babassu oils, extra-virgin and virgin, were studied. The physicochemical characteristics, lipid profile, composition of the triacylglycerol and thermal properties of both oils were determined. Moreover, the crystallization and melting behavior was determined and the FTIR-ATR spectra of the oils acquired. The results show that the main fatty acids present are medium-chain and the type of extraction modifies the amounts of fatty acids present in each type of oil. Despite this, its physical-chemical characteristics and thermal properties are the same, except color and thermal stability, where extra-virgin oil is lighter and more stable than virgin babassu oil.
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- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Vogel CÉ, Crovesy L, Rosado EL, Soares-Mota M. Effect of coconut oil on weight loss and metabolic parameters in men with obesity: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Food Funct 2020; 11:6588-6594. [PMID: 32648861 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00872a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Coconut oil appears to help in weight loss and improve metabolic parameters associated with obesity. We evaluate the influence of coconut oil on the body composition, lipid profile and glycemia in men with obesity. A controlled, randomized clinical trial was performed with 29 adult men affected by obesity. They were randomized between two groups receiving a daily intake of 1 tablespoon (12 mL) of extra virgin coconut oil (CO, n = 15) or soybean oil (SO, n = 14), and an isoenergetic balanced diet. The anthropometric profile, lipid profile and glycaemia were evaluated at the baseline and 45 days after intervention. The Mann-Whitney test was performed to compare the groups, and the Wilcoxon test was performed to compare the times. We considered a value of p < 0.05 as significant. There was no difference in anthropometric variables between the groups before and after intervention. The level of HDL cholesterol increased (3.67 ± 8.08 versus-3.79 ± 10.98, p = 0.02) and the TC/HDL cholesterol ratio decreased (-0.63 ± 0.82 versus 0.23 ± 0.80, p = 0.03) in the CO group, compared to the SO group. Coconut oil included in the isoenergetic balanced diet could increase HDL cholesterol and decrease the TC/HDL cholesterol ratio in men with obesity.
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- Christine Érika Vogel
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Institute Josué de Castro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Maher T, Clegg ME. A systematic review and meta-analysis of medium-chain triglycerides effects on acute satiety and food intake. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:636-648. [PMID: 32212947 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1742654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Research has indicated that consuming medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) may be more satiating than consuming long-chain triglycerides (LCT) potentially causing a reduction in energy intake. However not all studies have demonstrated this acute reduction in energy intake and it has yet to be systematically reviewed. Our main objective was to examine how ingestion of MCT influences energy intake, subjective appetite ratings and appetite-related hormones compared to LCT. Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINHAL, and Embase were searched for publications comparing the effect of MCT on appetite (commonly hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption), appetite-related hormones (pancreatic polypeptide (PP), gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), peptide YY (PYY), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), neurotensin, leptin, total ghrelin and active ghrelin) and energy intake to LCT. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted on studies which examined energy intake. Seventeen studies (291 participants) were included in the systematic review, of which 11 were included in the energy intake meta-analysis. Synthesis of combined data showed evidence of a statistically significant moderate decrease in ad libitum energy intake after both acute and chronic ingestion of MCT compared to LCT when assessed under laboratory conditions (mean effect size: -0.444, 95% CI -0.808, -0.080, p < 0.017), despite little evidence of any effect of MCT on subjective appetite ratings or circulating hormones. The current evidence supports the notion that MCT decreases subsequent energy intake, but does not appear to affect appetite. Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms by which MCT reduce energy intake.
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- Tyler Maher
- Diet and Cardiometabolic Health Research Group, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.,Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Effect of medium-chain TAG and exercise on satiety, energy intake and energy balance. Br J Nutr 2019; 122:1313-1320. [PMID: 31690357 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114519002186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The present study examined whether the combination of medium-chain TAG (MCT) along with exercise suppresses energy intake to a greater extent compared with either intervention alone. Twelve participants consumed a porridge breakfast containing 692·9 kJ of either vegetable or MCT oil on two separate occasions: one followed by rest for 240 min and another followed by rest broken up with 1 h of cycling at 65 % $\dot V$O2peak starting at 120 min. At 240 min, participants consumed a buffet lunch to satiation and recorded their food intake for the rest of the day. Expired air samples (for calculation of energy expenditure (EE)) and subjective ratings of appetite on visual analogue scales were taken every 30 min, and gastric emptying (GE) breath samples were taken every 15 min. No effect of either breakfast or exercise condition was observed on energy intake at any time point (P > 0·05) or no effect was observed on subjective appetite ratings (P > 0·05). Exercise trials resulted in significantly higher EE compared with resting trials (2960·6 kJ, 95 % CI 2528·9, 3392·2; P < 0·001), and MCT increased resting EE over 4 h compared with long-chain TAG (LCT) (124·8 kJ, 95 % CI 13·5, 236·0; P = 0·031). GE was accelerated by exercise, regardless of the breakfast consumed, but delayed by MCT in both resting and exercise trials. The results show that exercise causes energy deficits via increased EE without promoting dietary compensation. MCT has no effect on energy intake or satiety but increases EE under resting conditions. There is no additive effect of MCT and exercise on EE, intake or appetite ratings.
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Food Intake and Satiety Response after Medium-Chain Triglycerides Ingested as Solid or Liquid. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11071638. [PMID: 31319633 PMCID: PMC6683029 DOI: 10.3390/nu11071638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Consuming medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) may reduce subsequent energy intake and increase satiety compared to long-chain triglycerides (LCT) but this may be dependent on the physical form in which MCT is ingested. Twenty-nine participants completed four trials where they consumed a breakfast containing either LCT or MCT in solid (Con-S and MCT-S, respectively) or liquid (Con-L and MCT-L, respectively) form. Appetite ratings and gastric emptying (GE) were taken at baseline and at 15 min intervals for 4 h. Energy intake was assessed at an ad libitum meal and via weighed food records for the remainder of the day. Ad libitum energy intake was highest in Con-L (4101 ± 1278 kJ vs. Con-S, 3323 ± 1196; MCT-S, 3516 ± 1058; MCT-L, 3257 ± 1345; p = 0.001). Intake over the whole day was significantly lower in MCT-L (7904 ± 3244) compared to Con-L (9531 ± 3557; p = 0.001). There were significant differences in GE times (p < 0.05), with MCT breakfasts delaying GE to a greater extent than LCT, and MCT-L having the longest GE times. There were no differences in appetite sensations. MCT reduce subsequent intake without affecting subjective sensations of appetite when consumed in liquid form.
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Maher T, Clegg ME. Dietary lipids with potential to affect satiety: Mechanisms and evidence. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:1619-1644. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2017.1423277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Tyler Maher
- Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health, Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, UK
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Clegg ME. They say coconut oil can aid weight loss, but can it really? Eur J Clin Nutr 2017; 71:1139-1143. [PMID: 28589949 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
There has in recent years, been much media speculation and consumer interest in the beneficial satiating properties of consuming coconut oil and its potential to aid weight loss. However, the media has primarily cited studies using medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil. The current perspective looks at the research that is available on coconut oil. It examines if and how MCT-related research can be applied to coconut oil and if there is potential for coconut oil to aid weight loss. The current report indicates a lack of consistent evidence on the topic of coconut oil, satiety and weight loss. Given both the publicity and the increased consumption of coconut oil further research, particularly long-term clinical trials, in this area are warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- M E Clegg
- Functional Food Centre, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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