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Mackonochie M, Rodriguez-Mateos A, Mills S, Rolfe V. A Scoping Review of the Clinical Evidence for the Health Benefits of Culinary Doses of Herbs and Spices for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients 2023; 15:4867. [PMID: 38068725 PMCID: PMC10708057 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a growing global health problem. Evidence suggests that diets rich in phytochemical-containing herbs and spices can contribute to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. This review assesses the scope of evidence supporting the use of herbs and spices in the diet for the prevention or treatment of MetS and its associated health conditions. A search of the PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases was carried out to assess the available clinical evidence for culinary doses of commonly used herbs and spices. Trials that were measuring health factors related to metabolic disorders in healthy individuals, or the health of individuals with MetS or associated diseases, were included. Out of a total of 1738 papers identified, there were 142 relevant studies on black pepper, chilli, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, nigella seed, rosemary, sage and turmeric. No relevant research was found for cloves, mint, oregano, parsley or thyme. Cinnamon, fenugreek and ginger were the herbs/spices with the most published trials on them and that showed promise for glycaemic control. Cardamom appears to have potential to reduce inflammatory markers, and cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to reduce blood lipids. Patients with type 2 diabetes were the population most likely to be included in studies, but the preventative benefits of herbs/spices in healthy populations were also investigated, particularly for chilli, ginger and cinnamon. There is evidence for the beneficial effect of culinary doses of many common herbs/spices in the prevention and treatment of MetS and associated disorders.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Kings College London, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- Pukka Herbs Ltd., 10 York Road, London SE1 7ND, UK
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- Pukka Herbs Ltd., 10 York Road, London SE1 7ND, UK
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Teixeira AL, Gangat A, Millar PJ. A single high-fat Western meal modulates vascular responsiveness to sympathetic activation at rest and during exercise in humans: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 325:H529-H538. [PMID: 37477687 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00283.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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A single high-fat Western meal transiently reduces endothelium-dependent vasodilation at rest, but the interaction with sympathetic vasoconstrictor activity during exercise remains unknown. Herein, we tested the hypothesis that a single high-fat Western meal would impair the ability of contracting skeletal muscle to offset vascular responsiveness to sympathetic activation during exercise, termed functional sympatholysis. In 18 (10 females/8 males) healthy young adults, forearm blood flow (Doppler ultrasound) and beat-to-beat arterial pressure (photoplethysmography) were measured during lower-body negative pressure (LBNP; -20 mmHg) applied at rest and simultaneously during low (15% maximum contraction) and moderate (30% maximum contraction)-intensity rhythmic handgrip exercise. The magnitude of sympatholysis was calculated as the difference of LBNP-induced changes in forearm vascular conductance (FVC) between handgrip and rest. Experiments were performed preprandial and 1 h, 2 h, and 3 h after a high- or low-fat meal. In the preprandial state, LBNP decreased resting FVC (Δ-54 ± 10%), and these responses were attenuated during low (Δ-17 ± 7%)- and moderate (Δ-8 ± 6%)-intensity handgrip exercise. Following a high-fat meal, LBNP induced attenuated decreases in resting FVC (3 h postprandial, Δ-47 ± 10%, P = 0.002 vs. preprandial) and blunted attenuation of FVC during low (3 h postprandial, Δ-23 ± 8%, P = 0.001 vs. preprandial)- and moderate (3 h postprandial, Δ-16 ± 6%, P < 0.001 vs. preprandial)-intensity handgrip exercise. The high-fat meal attenuated the magnitude of sympatholysis during low (preprandial, 38 ± 7 vs. 3 h postprandial, 23 ± 8%, P < 0.001)- and moderate (preprandial, 46 ± 11 vs. 3 h postprandial, 31 ± 10%, P < 0.001)-intensity handgrip exercise. The low-fat meal had no impact on these responses. In conclusion, a single high-fat Western meal modulates sympathetic vasoconstriction at rest and during low- and moderate-intensity handgrip exercise in young healthy adults.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We observed that a single high-fat Western meal, but not an isocaloric low-fat meal, attenuated the sympathetic vasoconstriction at rest and the ability of the active skeletal muscle to counteract the vascular responsiveness to sympathetic activation (i.e., functional sympatholysis) during low- and moderate-intensity rhythmic handgrip exercise in healthy young adults. Our findings highlight the potential deleterious vascular effect associated with the consumption of a Western diet.
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- André L Teixeira
- Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Fewkes JJ, Kellow NJ, Cowan SF, Williamson G, Dordevic AL. A single, high-fat meal adversely affects postprandial endothelial function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2022; 116:699-729. [PMID: 35665799 PMCID: PMC9437993 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqac153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endothelial dysfunction is a predictive risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and is assessed by flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Although it is known that NO-dependent endothelial dysfunction occurs after consuming a high-fat meal, the magnitude of the effect and the factors that affect the response are unquantified. OBJECTIVES We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the quantitative effects of a single high-fat meal on endothelial function and determined the factors that modify the FMD response. METHODS Six databases were systematically searched for original research published up to January 2022. Eligible studies measured fasting and postprandial FMD following consumption of a high-fat meal. Meta-regression was used to analyze the effect of moderator variables. RESULTS There were 131 studies included, of which 90 were suitable for quantitative meta-analysis. A high-fat meal challenge transiently caused endothelial dysfunction, decreasing postprandial FMD at 2 hours [-1.02 percentage points (pp); 95% CI: -1.34 to -0.70 pp; P < 0.01; I2 = 93.3%], 3 hours [-1.04 pp; 95% CI: -1.48 to -0.59 pp; P < 0.001; I2 = 84.5%], and 4 hours [-1.19 pp; 95% CI: -1.53 to -0.84 pp; P < 0.01; I2 = 94.6%]. Younger, healthy-weight participants exhibited a greater postprandial reduction in the FMD percentage change than older, heavier, at-risk groups after a high-fat meal ( P < 0.05). The percentage of fat in the meals was inversely associated with the magnitude of postprandial changes in FMD at 3 hours (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS A single, high-fat meal adversely impacts endothelial function, with the magnitude of the impact on postprandial FMD moderated by the fasting FMD, participant age, BMI, and fat content of the meal. Recommendations are made to standardize the design of future postprandial FMD studies and optimize interpretation of results, as high-fat meals are commonly used in clinical studies as a challenge to assess endothelial function and therapeutics. This trial was registered at PROSPERO as CRD42020187244.
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- Juanita J Fewkes
- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia,Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia,Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia,Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Luna-Castillo KP, Olivares-Ochoa XC, Hernández-Ruiz RG, Llamas-Covarrubias IM, Rodríguez-Reyes SC, Betancourt-Núñez A, Vizmanos B, Martínez-López E, Muñoz-Valle JF, Márquez-Sandoval F, López-Quintero A. The Effect of Dietary Interventions on Hypertriglyceridemia: From Public Health to Molecular Nutrition Evidence. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14051104. [PMID: 35268076 PMCID: PMC8912493 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Approximately 25–50% of the population worldwide exhibits serum triglycerides (TG) (≥150 mg/dL) which are associated with an increased level of highly atherogenic remnant-like particles, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and pancreatitis risk. High serum TG levels could be related to cardiovascular disease, which is the most prevalent cause of mortality in Western countries. The etiology of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is multifactorial and can be classified as primary and secondary causes. Among the primary causes are genetic disorders. On the other hand, secondary causes of HTG comprise lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and drugs. Among lifestyle changes, adequate diets and nutrition are the initial steps to treat and prevent serum lipid alterations. Dietary intervention for HTG is recommended in order to modify the amount of macronutrients. Macronutrient distribution changes such as fat or protein, low-carbohydrate diets, and caloric restriction seem to be effective strategies in reducing TG levels. Particularly, the Mediterranean diet is the dietary pattern with the most consistent evidence for efficacy in HTG while the use of omega-3 supplements consumption is the dietary component with the highest number of randomized clinical trials (RCT) carried out with effective results on reducing TG. The aim of this review was to provide a better comprehension between human nutrition and lipid metabolism.
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- Karla Paulina Luna-Castillo
- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
- Correspondence: (F.M.-S.); (A.L.-Q.); Tel.: +52-(33)1058-5200 (ext. 33644 or 33704) (F.M.-S.)
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Nutrición Traslacional, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), Universidad de Guadalajara (UdeG), Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico; (K.P.L.-C.); (X.C.O.-O.); (R.G.H.-R.); (I.M.L.-C.); (S.C.R.-R.); (A.B.-N.); (B.V.); (E.M.-L.); (J.F.M.-V.)
- Instituto de Nutrigenética y Nutrigenómica Traslacional, CUCS, UdeG, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
- Correspondence: (F.M.-S.); (A.L.-Q.); Tel.: +52-(33)1058-5200 (ext. 33644 or 33704) (F.M.-S.)
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Araujo GSM, Silva TOC, Guerra GM, Izaias JE, Rocha HMN, Faria D, Rocha NG, Dalmazo AL, Araujo A, Marciano Consolim-Colombo F, de Angelis K, Irigoyen MCC, Sales ARK. Effects of Postprandial Lipemia Combined With Disturbed Blood Flow on the Flow-Mediated Dilation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Microvesicles in Healthy Subjects. Front Physiol 2022; 13:812942. [PMID: 35283771 PMCID: PMC8907728 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.812942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aims Both postprandial lipemia (PPL) and disturbed blood flow (DBF) induce endothelial dysfunction. However, the interactive effect of these stimuli on endothelial function is currently unknown. In the present study, we tested whether PPL plus DBF causes a greater reduction in flow-mediated dilation (FMD) than PPL and if this response is associated with elevations in oxidative stress and endothelial microvesicles (EMVs). Methods Eighteen individuals (aged 28 ± 1yrs, 3 females, and BMI 24.43 ± 0.8kg/m2) randomly underwent two experimental sessions: PPL and PPL plus DBF. FMD and venous blood samples were obtained at baseline and 30, 70, and 110 min after stimulation. PPL was induced by fat overload via mozzarella pizza ingestion and DBF by forearm cuff inflation to 75 mm Hg per 30 min. Lipidic profile, oxidative stress (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, TBARS; ferric reducing/antioxidant power, FRAP; hydrogen peroxide, H2O2) and EMVs were measured in blood samples. Results Hypertriglyceridemia was observed in both sessions. Retrograde shear rate and oscillatory index responses were significantly higher in the PPL plus DBF compared with PPL. PPL plus DBF evoked a greater reduction in FMD than did PPL and EMVs, NADPH oxidase, and H2O2 similarly increased in both sessions, but TBARS and FRAP did not change. Conclusion These data indicate that the association of PPL plus DBF additively impairs endothelium-dependent function in 110 min after stimulus in healthy individuals, despite a similar increase in oxidative stress and EMVs. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms associated with the induced-endothelial dysfunction by association of PPL and DBF.
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- Gustavo S. M. Araujo
- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Cardiology Institute of Rio Grande do Sul/Cardiology University Foundation (IC-FUC), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, Brazil
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- D’OR Institute for Research and Education, São Paulo, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Allan R. K. Sales,
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Huang Y, Tsai MF, Thorat RS, Xiao D, Zhang X, Sandhu AK, Edirisinghe I, Burton-Freeman BM. Endothelial Function and Postprandial Glucose Control in Response to Test-Meals Containing Herbs and Spices in Adults With Overweight/Obesity. Front Nutr 2022; 9:811433. [PMID: 35273988 PMCID: PMC8902252 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.811433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives Herbs and Spices (H/S) contain bioactive compounds with purported health benefits. This study investigated the effect of H/S intake on indicators of vascular and metabolic health over 24 h using a test-meal challenge paradigm in adults with overweight or obesity. Methods In a randomized, single-blinded, 4-arm, 24 h, multi-sampling, crossover clinical trial, adults (n = 25) aged 36.6 ± 3.1 years with BMI 28.5 ± 0.6 kg/m2 (mean ± SEM) consumed a high-fat, high-carbohydrate challenge meal (~810 kcal) with salt/pepper only (control) or control with one of three different H/S combinations: Italian herb (rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, and parsley), cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice mix (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice) on four separate visits at least 3 days apart. Meals provided 35% of subjects' energy to maintain weight and ~1 g H/S per 135 kcal of the meal. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and blood samples were collected at 0, 1, 2, 4, 5.5, 7, and 24 h for endpoint analysis (additional blood draw at 0.5 h for insulin/glucose). Mixed-model analysis of repeated measures via PROC MIXED PC-SAS 9.4 was performed on the primary outcome (FMD) and secondary outcome variables. This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03926442). Results Italian herb and pumpkin spice meals significantly increased %FMD at 24 h compared to the control meal (P = 0.048 and P = 0.027, respectively). The cinnamon meal reduced postprandial glycemia (Δ) compared to control (P = 0.01), and pumpkin pie spice mix and cinnamon meals reduced postprandial insulin at 0.5 h compared to the control meal (P = 0.01 and P = 0.04, respectively). IL-6 and triglycerides increased in response to all meals (Time, P < 0.0001) but were not significantly different between meals. Conclusions The test-meal challenge study design coupled with multiple sampling over 24 h provides insights into time-course bioactivity of H/S on vascular function and metabolic indices in overweight/obese adults. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03926442.
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Petersen KS, Davis KM, Rogers CJ, Proctor DN, West SG, Kris-Etherton PM. Herbs and spices at a relatively high culinary dosage improves 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases: a randomized, crossover, controlled-feeding study. Am J Clin Nutr 2021; 114:1936-1948. [PMID: 34510174 PMCID: PMC8634565 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqab291] [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: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intake of a single meal containing herbs and spices attenuates postprandial lipemia, hyperglycemia, and oxidative stress, and improves endothelial function. There has been limited investigation of the effect of longer-term intake of mixed herbs and spices on risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. OBJECTIVES The objective was to assess the effect of an average American diet containing herbs and spices at 0.5 (low-spice diet; LSD), 3.3 (moderate-spice diet; MSD), and 6.6 (high-spice diet; HSD) g · d-1 · 2100 kcal-1 on lipids and lipoproteins as well as other risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases in at-risk adults. METHODS A 3-period, randomized, crossover, controlled-feeding study with 71 participants was conducted at the Pennsylvania State University. Each diet was consumed for 4 wk with a minimum 2-wk washout period. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and the end of each diet period. RESULTS No between-diet effects were observed for LDL cholesterol, the primary outcome. Between-diet differences were observed for mean 24-h systolic (P = 0.02) and diastolic (P = 0.005) ambulatory blood pressure. The HSD lowered mean 24-h systolic blood pressure compared with the MSD (-1.9 mm Hg; 95% CI: -3.6, -0.2 mm Hg; P = 0.02); the difference between the HSD and LSD was not statistically significant (-1.6 mm Hg; 95% CI: -3.3, 0.04 mm Hg; P = 0.058). The HSD lowered mean 24-h diastolic blood pressure compared with the LSD (-1.5 mm Hg; 95% CI: -2.5, -0.4 mm Hg; P = 0.003). No differences were detected between the LSD and MSD. No between-diet effects were observed for clinic-measured blood pressure, markers of glycemia, or vascular function. CONCLUSIONS In the context of a suboptimal US-style diet, addition of a relatively high culinary dosage of mixed herbs and spices (6.6 g · d-1 · 2100 kcal-1) tended to improve 24-h blood pressure after 4 wk, compared with lower dosages (0.5 and 3.3 g · d-1 · 2100 kcal-1), in adults at elevated risk of cardiometabolic diseases.This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03064932.
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- Kristina S Petersen
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Gupta K, Testa H, Greenwood T, Kostek M, Haushalter K, Kris-Etherton PM, Petersen KS. The effect of herbs and spices on risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases: a review of human clinical trials. Nutr Rev 2021; 80:400-427. [PMID: 34080628 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuab034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Herbs and spices are recommended to increase flavor and displace salt in the diet. Accumulating evidence suggests herbs and spices may improve risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. In this narrative review, an overview of evidence from human clinical trials examining the effect of herbs and spices on risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases is provided. Human clinical trials examining supplemental doses of individual spices and herbs, or the active compounds, have yielded some evidence showing improvements to lipid and lipoprotein levels, glycemic control, blood pressure, adiposity, inflammation, and oxidative stress. However, cautious interpretation is warranted because of methodological limitations and substantial between-trial heterogeneity in the findings. Evidence from acute studies suggests intake of mixed herbs and spices as part of a high-saturated fat, high-carbohydrate meal reduces postprandial metabolic impairments, including lipemia, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction. Limited studies have examined the postprandial metabolic effects of incorporating mixed herbs and spices into healthy meals, and, to our knowledge, no trials have assessed the effect of longer-term intake of mixed herbs and spices on risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. To inform evidence-based guidelines for intake of herbs and spices for general health and cardiometabolic disease risk reduction, rigorously conducted randomized controlled trials are needed, particularly trials examining herb and spice doses that can be incorporated into healthy dietary patterns.
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- Kunal Gupta
- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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- K. Gupta is with the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. H. Testa, T. Greenwood, M. Kostek, K. Haushalter, P.M. Kris-Etherton, and K.S. Petersen are with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. K.S. Petersen is with the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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Hou X, Guan Y, Tang Y, Song A, Zhao J, Ren L, Chen S, Wei L, Ma H, Song G. A correlation study of the relationships between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and serum triglyceride concentration after an oral fat tolerance test. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:54. [PMID: 34034748 PMCID: PMC8152134 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01483-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. Triglyceride (TG) accumulation is central to NAFLD development. People now spend most of their day in the postprandial state, and the measurement of postprandial blood lipid concentration can make up for the lack of simple detection of fasting blood lipids. Postprandial triglyceride (PTG) is commonly used as a surrogate for postprandial blood lipid concentrations, and many studies have shown that PTG is a risk factor for NAFLD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between PTG concentration during oral fat tolerance testing (OFTT) and NAFLD. METHODS A total of 472 Chinese adults, aged 25 to 65 years, were enrolled in the study. All the participants underwent OFTT. The serum concentrations of TG and other lipids were measured, and their relationships with NAFLD were analyzed. RESULTS Of the 472 participants, 155 were diagnosed with NAFLD. The fasting and postprandial TG concentrations of the participants with NAFLD were higher than those of healthy participants (P < 0.05). The TG concentrations of the healthy participants peaked 4 h postprandially, whereas those of the participants with NAFLD peaked 6 h postprandially and reached higher peak values. Postprandial TG concentration was significantly associated with a higher risk of NAFLD. CONCLUSIONS High PTG is positively related to a higher risk of NAFLD, and the PTG concentrations of patients with NAFLD are higher than in healthy individuals, with a delayed peak. Therefore, 4-h PTG may represent a potential marker of NAFLD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR1800019514 .
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- Xiaoyu Hou
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.,Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.,Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Key laboratory of Endocrinology, Ministry of Health, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. .,Department of Endocrinology, Hebei General Hospital, 348, Heping West Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao Y, Liu L, Yang S, Liu G, Pan L, Gu C, Wang Y, Li D, Zhao R, Wu M. Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Induced by Postprandial Lipemia. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:636947. [PMID: 33996937 PMCID: PMC8116525 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.636947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Postprandial lipemia plays an important role in the formation, occurrence, and development of atherosclerosis, and it is closely related to coronary heart disease and other diseases involving endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Therefore, it has become a focus area for further research. The studies on postprandial lipemia mainly include TG, TRL, VLDL, CM, and remnant cholesterol. Diurnal triglyceride patterns and postprandial hyperlipidemia are very relevant and are now insufficiently covered. The possible mechanisms between postprandial lipemia and cardiovascular disease have been reviewed in this article by referring to relevant literature in recent years. The research progress on the effects of postprandial lipemia on endothelial function, oxidative stress, and inflammation is highlighted. The intervention of postprandial lipemia is discussed. Non-medicinal intervention such as diet and exercise improves postprandial lipemia. As medicinal intervention, statin, fibrate, ezetimibe, omega-3 fatty acids, and niacin have been found to improve postprandial lipid levels. Novel medications such as pemafibrate, PCSK9, and apoCIII inhibitors have been the focus of research in recent years. Gut microbiota is closely related to lipid metabolism, and some studies have indicated that intestinal microorganisms may affect lipid metabolism as environmental factors. Whether intervention of gut microbiota can reduce postprandial lipemia, and therefore against AS, may be worthy of further study.
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- Yixi Zhao
- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Comprehensive Department, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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