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Ma K, Su ZY, Cheng YH, Yang XP. A new α-amylase inhibitory peptide from Gynura medica extract. Food Chem 2024; 438:137959. [PMID: 37979256 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we discovered a novel peptide, Gymepeptide A, with α-amylase inhibitory activity in the water extract of Gynura medica. The structure of Gymepeptide A was determined as CGDREETR using HR-MS, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and 2D-NMR techniques. Notably, Gymepeptide A possesses a rare double arginine residue structure and exhibits strong α-amylase inhibitory activity. Enzyme dynamic assays, molecular docking experiments, and isothermal titration calorimetry indicated that the double arginine residue structure of Gymepeptide A interacts with amino acid residues in the nearby active site region of α-amylase through hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. This interaction effectively inhibits the hydrolysis activity of α-amylase. Furthermore, in vitro starch digestion tests revealed that Gymepeptide A significantly reduced the digestion rate of starch and the concentration of glucose produced after starch digestion. These findings highlight the great potential of Gymepeptide A in decreasing postprandial blood glucose levels.
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- Ke Ma
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology in Tobacco Industry, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Kexuedadao Road, 450008 Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology in Tobacco Industry, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Kexuedadao Road, 450008 Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology in Tobacco Industry, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Kexuedadao Road, 450008 Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology in Tobacco Industry, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, 136 Kexuedadao Road, 450008 Zhengzhou, China.
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Wu S, Zhang Z, Liu C, Ma T. Effect of pH-shifting and sonication-assisted treatment on properties and stability of vegetable oil-based whipped cream stabilized by kidney bean protein aggregates. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Han J, Pang L, Bao L, Ye X, Lu G. Effect of White Kidney Bean Flour on the Rheological Properties and Starch Digestion Characteristics of Noodle Dough. Foods 2022; 11:foods11223680. [PMID: 36429272 PMCID: PMC9689948 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adding white kidney bean flour on the quality of noodles. We selected four different proportions of white kidney bean flour (10−40%) in wheat flour to make the noodles, after which the noodles were analysed for their physical and chemical properties. The statistical method of correlation analysis was used in this study. The results showed that the noodles’ sensory and textural characteristics significantly improved after adding white kidney bean flour (p < 0.05). Compared with the control, the noodles’ surface with white kidney bean flour was denser and smoother. Moreover, microstructural observations indicated that the noodles with white kidney bean flour showed a more continuous protein network. The in vitro digestion results showed that the addition of white kidney bean flour reduced the digestibility of the noodles. Low addition of the flour (10−20%) improved the quality of the noodles, whereas high amounts (30−40%) showed the opposite effect. In this study, the optimal amount of white kidney bean powder was found to be 20%.
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- Jiahui Han
- Food and Health College, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Food and Health College, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Food and Health College, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Food and Health College, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- Modern Agriculture College, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-138-5719-1928
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Stefanucci A, Scioli G, Marinaccio L, Zengin G, Locatelli M, Tartaglia A, Della Valle A, Cichelli A, Novellino E, Pieretti S, Mollica A. A Comparative Study on Phytochemical Fingerprint of Two Diverse Phaseolus vulgarisvar. Tondino del Tavo and Cannellino Bio Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081474. [PMID: 36009193 PMCID: PMC9405002 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) represents one of the most famous foods with antiobesity activity showing a significant efficacy against fat accumulation, insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia. In this work, two Italian varieties of common bean, i.e., Tondino del Tavo and Cannellino Bio, from the centre of Italy were studied to characterise their phenolic profile by HPLC-PDA in relation to different fractions after a straightforward extraction procedure. Antioxidant property and enzymatic inhibition power were also evaluated in order to delineate a possible biological profile. Results show a considerable phenolic content (0.79 and 1.1 µg/mg of 3-hydroxybenzoic acid for hexane extract of Tondino del Tavo and Cannellino Bio, respectively; 0.30 µg/mg p-coumaric acid for n-hexane extract of Tondino del Tavo) for both varieties, and a strong antioxidant activity according to the major phenolic concentration of the extracts. The anti-inflammatory activity of the decoction extracts was also investigated through a zymosan-induced edema formation assay, revealing a moderate ability for both of them. These preliminary data prompt us to further explore the nutrient components of these two varieties in the future.
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- Azzurra Stefanucci
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42250 Konya, Turkey;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- NGN Healthcare-New Generation Nutraceuticals s.r.l., Torrette Via Nazionale 207, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy
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- National Centre for Drug Research and Evaluation, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti–Pescara “G. d’Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (G.S.); (L.M.); (M.L.); (A.T.); (A.D.V.); (A.M.)
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The effect of exposure to MoO 3-NP and common bean fertilized by MoO 3-NPs on biochemical, hematological, and histopathological parameters in rats. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12074. [PMID: 35840748 PMCID: PMC9287347 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-16022-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies has been used to introduce several beneficial tools in the agricultural field. Herein, the effect of molybdenum oxide nanoparticles (MoO3-NPs) was investigated by evaluating the hematological, biochemical, and histopathological parameters in rats orally exposed to MoO3-NPs or fed common beans (CB) fertilized by MoO3-NPs. In the first study, 18 rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: G1 (control group) was given water orally, while G2 and G3 were administered 10 and 40 ppm MoO3-NPs by oral gavage tube, respectively. There was a significant increase in the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), albumin, and total protein; however, there was a a significant decrease in body weight change (BWC), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatinine, creatine kinase–MB (CK-MB), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and testosterone levels in G3 compared to G1. In the second study, 24 rats were divided into 4 groups: the control (C) group was fed a balanced diet, and three groups were fed on a balanced diet plus 10% CB that was fertilized with 0, 10, and 40 ppm MoO3-NPs, resulting in nCB, CB10, and CB40 groups, respectively. This revealed a significant increase in BWC and total food intake (TFI) but a significant decrease in relative kidney weight in all the CB groups compared to the control group. In CB10 and CB40 groups ALT, LDH, TSH, FT3, and testosterone levels were significantly lower than the respective levels in the control group. We concluded that high doses of MoO3-NPs caused more side effects than low doses in both experiments.
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Peddio S, Padiglia A, Cannea FB, Crnjar R, Zam W, Sharifi-Rad J, Rescigno A, Zucca P. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) α-amylase inhibitors as safe nutraceutical strategy against diabetes and obesity: An update review. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2803-2823. [PMID: 35485365 PMCID: PMC9544720 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Overweight and obesity are constantly increasing, not only in Western countries but also in low‐middle‐income ones. The decrease of both the intake of carbohydrates and their assimilation are among the main dietary strategies to counter these conditions. α‐Amylase, a key enzyme involved in the digestion of carbohydrates, is the target enzyme to reduce the absorption rate of carbohydrates. α‐Amylase inhibitors (α‐AIs) can be found in plants. The common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris is of particular interest due to the presence of protein‐based α‐AIs which, through a protein–protein interaction, reduce the activity of this enzyme. Here we describe the nature of the various types of common bean seed extracts, the type of protein inhibitors they contain, reviewing the recent Literature about their molecular structure and mechanism of action. We also explore the existing evidence (clinical trials conducted on both animals and humans) supporting the potential benefits of this protein inhibitors from P. vulgaris, also highlighting the urgent need of further studies to confirm the clinical efficacy of the commercial products. This work could contribute to summarize the knowledge and application of P. vulgaris extract as a nutraceutical strategy for controlling unwanted weight gains, also highlighting the current limitations.
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- Stefania Peddio
- Department of Biomedical Sciences (DiSB), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences (DiSVA), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences (DiSVA), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences (DiSB), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Wadi International University, Tartous, Syria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences (DiSB), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences (DiSB), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy
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Feng Y, Zhu J, Wang Q, Cao H, He F, Guan Y, Li D, Yan J, Yang J, Xia Y, Dong M, Hu F, Cao M, Wang J, Ding X, Feng Y, Zou H, Han Y, Sun S, Zhang J, Tang A, Jiang M, Deng Y, Gao J, Jia Y, Zhao W, Zhang F. White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:999715. [PMID: 36303868 PMCID: PMC9594986 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.999715] [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: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Excessive carbohydrate intake is a high risk factor for increased morbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D). A novel regimen for the dietary care of diabetes that consists of a highly active α-amylase inhibitor derived from white common bean extract (WCBE) and sufficient carbohydrates intake was applied to attenuate T2D and its complications. Furthermore, the role of gut microbiota in this remission was also investigated. METHODS We conducted a 4-month randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. During the intense intervention period, ninety subjects were randomly assigned to the control group (Group C) and WCBE group (Group W). Subjects in Group C were supplemented with 1.5 g of maltodextrin as a placebo. Subjects in Group W took 1.5 g of WCBE half an hour before a meal. Fifty-five participants continued the maintenance intervention receiving the previous dietary intervention whereas less frequent follow-up. The variation in biochemical, vasculopathy and neuropathy indicators and the structure of the fecal microbiota during the intervention was analyzed. RESULT Glucose metabolism and diabetic complications showed superior remission in Group W with a 0.721 ± 0.742% decline of glycosylated hemoglobin after 4 months. The proportion of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (Toronto Clinical Scoring System, TCSS ≥ 6) was significantly lower in Group W than in Group C. Both the left and right sural sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV-left sural and SNCV-right sural) slightly decreased in Group C and slightly increased in Group W. Additionally, the abundances of Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium and Anaerostipes were higher in Group W, and the abundances of Weissella, Klebsiella, Cronobacter and Enterobacteriaceae_unclassified were lower than those in Group C at month 2. At the end of month 4, Bifidobacterium remained more abundant in Group W. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first report of improvement to diabetes complications by using a dietary supplement in such a short-term period. The enrichment of SCFA-producing bacteria might be responsible for the attenuation of T2D and its complications. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=23309&htm=4, identifier ChiCTR-IOR-17013656.
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- Yuwei Feng
- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Department of Infection Control, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Yinglongqiao Community Health Service Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Health Promotion, Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Functional Examination, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Special Ward, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Mashan Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Binhu District, Wuxi, China
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- Guangrui and Tongjiang Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Guangrui and Tongjiang Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Beidajie Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Beidajie Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Beidajie Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Yangming Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Yangming Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Shanbei Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- Shanbei Community Healthcare Center, Health Commision of Liangxi District, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Clinical Evaluation Center for Functional Food, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Nolan R, Shannon OM, Robinson N, Joel A, Houghton D, Malcomson FC. It's No Has Bean: A Review of the Effects of White Kidney Bean Extract on Body Composition and Metabolic Health. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051398. [PMID: 32414090 PMCID: PMC7284421 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The rising prevalence of overweight and obesity is a global concern, increasing the risk of numerous non-communicable diseases and reducing quality of life. A healthy diet and exercise remain the cornerstone treatments for obesity. However, adherence rates can be low and the effectiveness of these interventions is often less than anticipated, due to compensatory changes in other aspects of the energy balance equation. Whilst some alternative weight-loss therapies are available, these strategies are often associated with side effects and are expensive. An alternative or adjunct to traditional weight-loss approaches may be the use of bioactive compounds extracted from food sources, which can be incorporated into habitual diet with a low cost and minimal burden. One product which has attracted attention in this regard is white kidney bean extract (WKBE), which has been suggested to inhibit the enzyme α-amylase, limiting carbohydrate digestion and absorption with small but potentially meaningful attendant beneficial effects on body weight and metabolic health. In this review, drawing evidence from both human and animal studies, we discuss the current evidence around the effects of WKBE on body composition and metabolic health. In addition, we discuss evidence on the safety of this supplement and explore potential directions for future research.
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- Ruth Nolan
- Human Nutrition Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK; (R.N.); (O.M.S.); (A.J.)
- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, 4 Dublin, Ireland
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- Human Nutrition Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK; (R.N.); (O.M.S.); (A.J.)
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK;
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- Human Nutrition Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK; (R.N.); (O.M.S.); (A.J.)
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- Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK;
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- Human Nutrition Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK; (R.N.); (O.M.S.); (A.J.)
- Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +0191-208-1141
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