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Zhang Y, Lei J, Wen T, Qian Y, Meng C, Sun L, Sun WJ, Cui F. Selective production of functional sn-1,3-diacylglycerol by microbial lipases: A comprehensive review. Food Chem 2025; 481:144017. [PMID: 40179503 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144017] [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: 01/18/2025] [Revised: 03/11/2025] [Accepted: 03/22/2025] [Indexed: 04/05/2025]
Abstract
Since early 1990s, diacylglycerol (DAG) has drawn a continuous trending interest among researchers and oil industries/markets as part of a reduced-energy diet due to its functions to prevent and manage obesity. With the accumulated knowledge, a stereoisomer of sn-1,3-DAG is regarded as the sole compound to contribute to DAG's functions. sn-1,3-DAG can be produced by direct esterification of free fatty acids and glycerol, partial hydrolysis of TAGs/edible oils, and glycerolysis of TAGs/edible oils with glycerol using the regioselective microbial lipases as the catalyst. However, the specific microbial lipases with high efficiency to produce sn-1,3-DAG and their catalytic mechanisms are still a mystery. Herein, we provide an overview of metabolic fates of three stereoisomers of DAGs including sn-1,3-DAG, sn-1,2-DAG and/or sn-2,3-DAG, and synthesis process for sn-1,3-DAG, and critically outline the microbial lipases to selectively produce sn-1,3-DAG, and their pathways and mechanisms, which hopefully presents a reasonable full picture of functions, synthesis schemes, and catalytic performance to improve regioselectivity and catalytic efficiency for sn-1,3-DAG production with high yield.
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- YiXin Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Jiangsu Fengsheng Bioengineering Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang 212221, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Jiangsu Fengsheng Bioengineering Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang 212221, PR China
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- Jiangsu Fengsheng Bioengineering Co., Ltd, Zhenjiang 212221, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Food Additives Bio-production, Dexing 334221, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Center for Food Additives Bio-production, Dexing 334221, PR China.
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Li GY, Zhu CF, Huang ZQ, Piao CL, Yu JJ, Wang L, Zeng Q, Lei YY, Li Y, Zhu XL, Zhang ZT, Huang TH, Li MS, Lin SZ, Zhang NW, Zhang F, Wang YH, Xu DP. The effects of diacylglycerol edible oil intervention in patients with chronic metabolic syndrome combined with asymptomatic hyperuricemia: study protocol for a multicenter, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Trials 2025; 26:16. [PMID: 39806511 PMCID: PMC11727227 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08638-0] [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: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 11/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2025] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of diacylglycerol (DAG) edible oil intervention in patients with chronic metabolic syndrome complicated by asymptomatic hyperuricemia through a multicenter, prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial. METHODS A multicenter, double-blind, and randomized controlled trial involving 176 patients was designed. All patients with chronic metabolic syndrome complicated by asymptomatic hyperuricemia who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included in the study and will be randomized to either group A or group B. Group A will receive DAG-rich oil (≥ 80%) and group B will receive conventional cooking oil (triacylglycerol (TAG)-rich oil) for 12 weeks. Serum uric acid level is the primary outcome. Fasting blood glucose, 2 h postprandial blood glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, and average carotid intima-media thickness will be evaluated as the secondary outcomes. Blood routine, urine routine, liver enzymes, and electrocardiogram will be tested to assess the safety. The sample size for each group was calculated to be 88 cases. DISCUSSION We will evaluate the efficacy and safety of DAG oil compared with conventional TAG oil in patients with chronic metabolic syndrome with asymptomatic hyperuricemia. The dietary oil with superior efficacy and better safety will be recommended for reference use. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2400085336. Registered on June 5, 2024.
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- Gui-Yu Li
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518101, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, The Third Affiliated of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518034, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, Qinghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, Qinghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, Qinghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518101, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518101, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, The Third Affiliated of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518034, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Futian), Shenzhen, 518034, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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Marchiori GN, Eynard AR, Soria EA. Essential Fatty Acids along the Women’s Life Cycle and Promotion of a
Well-balanced Metabolism. CURRENT WOMENS HEALTH REVIEWS 2024; 20. [DOI: 10.2174/0115734048247312230929092327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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Abstract:
Linoleic acid (ω-6 LA) and α-linolenic acid (ω-3 ALA) are essential fatty acids (EFA)
for human beings. They must be consumed through diet and then extensively metabolized, a process that plays a fundamental role in health and eventually in disease prevention. Given the numerous changes depending on age and sex, EFA metabolic adaptations require further investigations
along the women’s life cycle, from onset to decline of the reproductive age. Thus, this review explains women’s life cycle stages and their involvement in diet intake, digestion and absorption,
the role of microbiota, metabolism, bioavailability, and EFA fate and major metabolites. This
knowledge is crucial to promoting lipid homeostasis according to female physiology through well-directed health strategies. Concerning this, the promotion of breastfeeding, nutrition, and physical activity is cardinal to counteract ALA deficiency, LA/ALA imbalance, and the release of unhealthy derivatives. These perturbations arise after menopause that compromise both lipogenic
and lipolytic pathways. The close interplay of diet, age, female organism, and microbiota also
plays a central role in regulating lipid metabolism. Consequently, future studies are encouraged to
propose efficient interventions for each stage of women's cycle. In this sense, plant-derived foods
and products are promising to be included in women’s nutrition to improve EFA metabolism.
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- Georgina N. Marchiori
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Cátedra de Biología Celular, Histología y Embriología,
Instituto de Biología Celular. Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria, 5014, Córdoba, Argentina
- Universidad
Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela de Nutrición. Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria,
5014, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Cátedra de Biología Celular, Histología y Embriología,
Instituto de Biología Celular. Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria, 5014, Córdoba, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, CONICET, INICSA.
Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria, 5014, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Cátedra de Biología Celular, Histología y Embriología,
Instituto de Biología Celular. Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria, 5014, Córdoba, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, CONICET, INICSA.
Bv. de la Reforma, Ciudad Universitaria, 5014, Córdoba, Argentina
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Badar IH, Wang Z, Zhou Y, Jaspal MH, Liu H, Chen Q, Kong B. Influence of flaxseed-derived diglyceride-based high internal phase Pickering emulsions on the rheological and physicochemical properties of myofibrillar protein gels. Food Chem 2024; 456:139970. [PMID: 38850606 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139970] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
The study aimed to investigate the influence of flaxseed-derived diglyceride-based high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPPE) at different levels (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) on the rheological and physicochemical properties of myofibrillar protein (MPs) gels. The study indicated that with increasing HIPPE levels, there was a significant increase in whiteness while a decrease in water-holding capacity. The gels with 10% HIPPE levels had higher ionic bonds, while those with 40% and 50% HIPPE levels showed higher hydrogen bonds. By increasing HIPPE levels in the formation of MP gels, the T2 relaxation time was found to decrease. Additionally, in all MP gels, G' values were significantly higher than G" values over time. Adding lower contents of HIPPE levels resulted in a more compact microstructure. These findings indicate that flaxseed-derived diglyceride-based HIPPEs could be utilized as fat substitutes in meat products to enhance their nutritional quality.
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- Iftikhar Hussain Badar
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Department of Meat Science and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Department of Meat Science and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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Zhang F, Lim WLF, Huang Y, Lam SM, Wang Y. Lipidomics and metabolomics investigation into the effect of DAG dietary intervention on hyperuricemia in athletes. J Lipid Res 2024; 65:100605. [PMID: 39067518 PMCID: PMC11416290 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2024.100605] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
Abstract
The occurrence of hyperuricemia (HUA; elevated serum uric acid) in athletes is relatively high despite that exercise can potentially reduce the risk of developing this condition. Although recent studies have shown the beneficial properties of DAG in improving overall metabolic profiles, a comprehensive understanding of the effect of DAG in modulating HUA in athletes is still lacking. In this study, we leveraged combinatorial lipidomics and metabolomics to investigate the effect of replacing TAG with DAG in the diet of athletes with HUA. A total of 1,074 lipids and metabolites from 94 classes were quantitated in serum from 33 athletes, who were categorized into responders and non-responders based on whether serum uric acid levels returned to healthy levels after the DAG diet intervention. Lipidomics and metabolomics analyses revealed lower levels of xanthine and uric acid in responders, accompanied by elevated plasmalogen phosphatidylcholines and diminished acylcarnitine levels. Our results highlighted the mechanisms behind how the DAG diet circumvented the risk and effects associated with high uric acid via lowered triglycerides at baseline influencing the absorption of DAG resulting in a decline in ROS and uric acid production, increased phospholipid levels associated with reduced p-Cresol metabolism potentially impacting on intestinal excretion of uric acid as well as improved ammonia recycling contributing to decreased serum uric acid levels in responders. These observed alterations might be suggestive that successful implementation of the DAG diet can potentially minimize the likelihood of a potentially vicious cycle occurring in high uric acid, elevated ROS, and impaired mitochondrial metabolism environment.
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- Fangyingnan Zhang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- LipidALL Technologies Company Limited, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Ersha Sports Training Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- LipidALL Technologies Company Limited, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Chen W, Ao Y, Lan X, Tong W, Liu X, Zhang X, Ye Q, Li Y, Liu L, Ye H, Zhuang P, Zhang Y, Zheng W, Jiao J. Associations of specific dietary unsaturated fatty acids with risk of overweight/obesity: population-based cohort study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1150709. [PMID: 37360299 PMCID: PMC10285060 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1150709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The role of specific unsaturated fatty acids (FAs) in the development of overweight/obesity remains unclear in the general population. Here, we aimed to explore the associations of different types of unsaturated FAs with overweight/obesity risk among the Chinese population. Methods Eight thousand seven hundred forty-two subjects free of overweight/obesity at entry in the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) were followed up until 2015. Dietary unsaturated FAs were assessed by 3-day 24-h recalls with a weighing method in each wave. Cox regression models were used to obtain the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for overweight/obesity risk associated with unsaturated FAs. Results During a median follow-up of 7 years, 2,753 subjects (1,350 males and 1,403 females) developed overweight/obesity. Consuming more monounsaturated FAs (MUFAs) was associated with a lower risk of overweight/obesity (highest vs. lowest quartile: HR 0.80, 95% CI 0.67-0.96; P-trend = 0.010). Similar inverse associations were observed for plant-MUFAs (HRQ4vsQ1 0.83, 95% CI: 0.73-0.94; P-trend = 0.003) and animal-MUFAs (HRQ4vsQ1 0.77, 95% CI: 0.64-0.94; P-trend = 0.004), total dietary oleic acid (OA) (HRQ4vsQ1 0.66, 95% CI: 0.55-0.79; P-trend <0.001), plant-OA (HRQ4vsQ1 0.73, 95% CI: 0.64-0.83; P-trend <0.001) and animal-OA (HRQ4vsQ1 0.68, 95% CI: 0.55-0.84; P-trend <0.001). In addition, the intakes of n-3 polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs) (HRQ4vsQ1 1.24, 95% CI: 1.09-1.42; P-trend = 0.017) and α-linolenic acid (ALA) (HRQ4vsQ1 1.22, 95% CI: 1.07-1.39; P-trend = 0.039) but not marine n-3 PUFAs were positively linked to overweight/obesity risk. Consumption of n-6 PUFAs (HRQ4vsQ1 1.13, 95% CI: 0.99-1.28; P-trend = 0.014) and linoleic acid (LA) (HRQ4vsQ1 1.11, 95% CI: 0.98-1.26; P-trend = 0.020) had marginal and positive relationships with the incidence of overweight/obesity. N-6/n-3 PUFA ratio ranging from 5.7 to 12.6 was related to higher risk of overweight/obesity. Conclusion Higher dietary intake of MUFAs was associated with lower overweight/obesity risk, which was mainly driven by dietary OA from either plant or animal sources. Intakes of ALA, n-6 PUFAs and LA were related to higher risk of overweight/obesity. These results support consuming more MUFAs for maintaining a healthy body weight among the Chinese population.
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- Weiming Chen
- Lanxi Red Cross Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi People’s Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi People’s Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi Red Cross Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi People’s Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Fuli Institute of Food Science, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Fuli Institute of Food Science, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Lanxi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Xu Q, Qin X, Lan D, Liu X, Yang B, Liao S, Wang W, Wang Y. Water-in-oil emulsions enriched with alpha-linolenic acid in diacylglycerol form: Stability, formation mechanism and in vitro digestion analysis. Food Chem 2022; 391:133201. [PMID: 35609461 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
This study developed an alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supplement with emulsion form using ALA-rich diacylglycerol (ALA-DAG) and ALA-DAG stearin (DAG-SF) as a new source of ALA and emulsifier. Stable, commercial surfactant-free W/O emulsions with 90 wt% oil phase (including DAG-SF and ALA-DAG with 10:90 - 20:80 wt ratio) was fabricated. Microstructure and Raman spectra revealed that the compact crystal networks and high amounts of solid acyl chains were responsible for high emulsion stability. These emulsions exhibited good potential in improving the ALA nutritional status (with ALA release level of 60.49% - 62.98%). Furthermore, the emulsifier-to-oil ratio greatly impacted the emulsion texture (solid-like or liquid-like) and emulsions showed great oxidation stability (2.80 - 3.09 meq/kg lipid of peroxide value at 6th week). The tunable texture and high oxidation stability make this emulsion system useful for a wide range of food products. This developed emulsion system could provide valuable information for other important fatty acids supplement.
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- Qingqing Xu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Sericultural and Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, PR China
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- Sericultural and Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, PR China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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Takic M, Pokimica B, Petrovic-Oggiano G, Popovic T. Effects of Dietary α-Linolenic Acid Treatment and the Efficiency of Its Conversion to Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids in Obesity and Related Diseases. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27144471. [PMID: 35889342 PMCID: PMC9317994 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27144471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is present in high amounts in oils such as flaxseed, soy, hemp, rapeseed, chia, and perilla, while stearidonic acid is abundant in echium oil. ALA is metabolized to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by desaturases and elongases in humans. The conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is limited, and these long-chain n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are mainly provided from dietary sources (fish and seafood). This review provides an overview of studies that explored the effects of dietary supplementation with ALA in obesity and related diseases. The obesity-associated changes of desaturase and elongase activities are summarized, as they could influence the metabolic conversion of ALA. Generally, supplementation with ALA or ALA-rich oils leads to an increase in EPA levels and has no effect on DHA or omega-3 index. According to the literature data, stearidonic acid could enhance conversion of ALA to long-chain n−3 PUFA in obesity. Recent studies confirm that EPA and DHA intake should be considered as a primary dietary treatment strategy for improving the omega-3 index in obesity and related diseases.
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Qu W, Chen Z, Hu X, Zou T, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Hu Y, Tian S, Wan J, Liao R, Bai L, Xue J, Ding Y, Hu M, Zhang XJ, Zhang X, Zhao J, Cheng X, She ZG, Li H. Profound Perturbation in the Metabolome of a Canine Obesity and Metabolic Disorder Model. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:849060. [PMID: 35620391 PMCID: PMC9128610 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.849060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Canine models are increasingly being used in metabolic studies due to their physiological similarity with humans. The present study aimed to identify changes in metabolic pathways and biomarkers with potential clinical utility in a canine model of obesity and metabolic disorders induced by a high-fat diet (HFD). Eighteen male beagles were included in this study, 9 of which were fed a HFD for 24 weeks, and the remaining 9 were fed normal chow (NC) during the same period. Plasma and urine samples were collected at weeks 12 and 24 for untargeted metabolomic analysis. Dogs fed a HFD showed a gradual body weight increase during the feeding period and had hyperlipidemia, increased leukocyte counts, and impaired insulin sensitivity at week 24. Plasma and urine metabonomics analysis displayed clear separations between the HFD-fed and NC-fed dogs. A total of 263 plasma metabolites varied between the two groups, including stearidonic acid, linolenic acid, carnitine, long-chain ceramide, 3-methylxanthine, and theophylline, which are mainly engaged in fatty acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and caffeine metabolism. A total of 132 urine metabolites related to HFD-induced obesity and metabolic disorders were identified, including 3-methylxanthine, theophylline, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, and harmine, which participate in pathways such as caffeine metabolism and vitamin digestion and absorption. Eight metabolites with increased abundance (e.g., 3-methylxanthine, theophylline, and harmine) and 4 metabolites with decreased abundance (e.g., trigonelline) in both the plasma and urine of the HFD-fed dogs were identified. In conclusion, the metabolomic analysis revealed molecular events underlying a canine HFD model and identified several metabolites as potential targets for the prevention and treatment of obesity-related metabolic disorders.
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- Weiyi Qu
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University and Wuhan Third Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Nosaka N, Tsujino S, Kato K. Short-Term Ingestion of Medium-Chain Triglycerides Could Enhance Postprandial Consumption of Ingested Fat in Individuals with a Body Mass Index from 25 to Less than 30: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14051119. [PMID: 35268094 PMCID: PMC8912509 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The elimination of obesity is essential to maintaining good health. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) inhibit fat accumulation. However, studies examining energy expenditure and fat oxidation with continuous ingestion of MCTs show little association with the elimination of obesity. In this study, we conducted a randomized, double-blind crossover clinical trial to investigate the effects of continuous ingestion of MCTs on postprandial energy expenditure and ingested long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) oxidation. A daily 2 g of MCTs were ingested for two weeks by sedentary participants with a body mass index (BMI) from 25 (kg/m2) to less than 30. Ingestion of a meal containing MCTs and isotopic carbon-13-labeled (13C) LCTs increased energy expenditure and consumption of diet-derived LCTs, as determined by postprandial 13C carbon dioxide excretion, compared to canola oil as the placebo control. These results indicate that continuous ingestion of MCTs could enhance postprandial degradation of diet-derived fat and energy expenditure in sedentary, overweight individuals.
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- Naohisa Nosaka
- Central Research Laboratory, The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd., 1 Shinmori-Cho, Isogo-ku, Yokohama 235-8558, Japan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-45-757-5461
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- Central Research Laboratory, The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd., 1 Shinmori-Cho, Isogo-ku, Yokohama 235-8558, Japan;
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- Kato Clinic, 1-1-1 Nakaizumi, Komae 201-0012, Japan;
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Ma W, Sun J, Wang J, Sun G. The effect of DAG oil replacing TAG oil on weight control and glycolipid metabolism: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.104931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF), Younes M, Aquilina G, Castle L, Engel K, Fowler P, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Fürst P, Gürtler R, Husøy T, Manco M, Mennes W, Moldeus P, Passamonti S, Shah R, Waalkens‐Berendsen I, Wölfle D, Wright M, Dusemund B, Mortensen A, Turck D, Barmaz S, Tard A, Vianello G, Gundert‐Remy U. Opinion on the re-evaluation of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additive in foods for infants below 16 weeks of age and follow-up of their re-evaluation as food additives for uses in foods for all population groups. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06885. [PMID: 34765031 PMCID: PMC8573540 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471) was re-evaluated in 2017 by the former EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient sources added to Food (ANS). As a follow-up to this assessment, the Panel on Food Additives and Flavouring was requested to assess mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471) for its use as food additive in food for infants below 16 weeks of age belonging to food categories 13.1.1 (Infant formulae) and 13.1.5.1 (Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants). In addition, the FAF Panel was requested to address the issues already identified during the re-evaluation of the food additive in 2017 when used in food for the general population. The Panel considered that there is no indication of adverse effects from the available animal studies at the highest dose tested and from the post marketing data. A comparison was made between the daily exposure to the sum of mono- and di-acylglycerols from breast milk and that resulting from the use of E 471 in the infant formula. The Panel noted that the resulting exposures are in the same order of magnitude. Overall, the Panel concluded that there is no reason for a safety concern when E 471 used as food additive in FC 13.1.1 and 13.1.5.1 and according to the Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. The risk assessment for toxic elements and impurities clearly indicated the need to lower the current maximum limits for arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury and to include limits for glycidyl esters, 3-monochloropropane diol and erucic acid in the EU specifications of E 471.
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Yuan Q, Xie F, Huang W, Hu M, Yan Q, Chen Z, Zheng Y, Liu L. The review of alpha-linolenic acid: Sources, metabolism, and pharmacology. Phytother Res 2021; 36:164-188. [PMID: 34553434 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) is a carboxylic acid composed of 18 carbon atoms and three cis double bonds, and is an essential fatty acid indispensable to the human body. This study aims to systematically review related studies on the dietary sources, metabolism, and pharmacological effects of ALA. Information on ALA was collected from the internet database PubMed, Elsevier, ResearchGate, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, and Europe PMC using a combination of keywords including "pharmacology," "metabolism," "sources." The following findings are mainly contained. (a) ALA can only be ingested from food and then converted into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid in the body. (b) This conversion process is relatively limited and affected by many factors such as dose, gender, and disease. (c) Pharmacological research shows that ALA has the anti-metabolic syndrome, anticancer, antiinflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-obesity, neuroprotection, and regulation of the intestinal flora properties. (d) There are the most studies that prove ALA has anti-metabolic syndrome effects, including experimental studies and clinical trials. (e) The therapeutic effect of ALA will be affected by the dosage. In short, ALA is expected to treat many diseases, but further high quality studies are needed to firmly establish the clinical efficacy of ALA.
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- Qianghua Yuan
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hanyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yaan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hanyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yaan, China
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- Hanyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yaan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Watanabe M, Risi R, Masi D, Caputi A, Balena A, Rossini G, Tuccinardi D, Mariani S, Basciani S, Manfrini S, Gnessi L, Lubrano C. Current Evidence to Propose Different Food Supplements for Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2873. [PMID: 32962190 PMCID: PMC7551574 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature available is challenging, as is providing informed advice to those asking for it. Herein, we provide a comprehensive literature revision focusing on most currently marketed dietary supplements claimed to favor weight loss, classifying them by their purported mechanism of action. We conclude by proposing a combination of supplements most supported by current evidence, that leverages all mechanisms of action possibly leading to a synergistic effect and greater weight loss in the foreseen absence of adverse events. Further studies will be needed to confirm the weight loss and metabolic improvement that may be obtained through the use of the proposed combination.
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- Mikiko Watanabe
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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