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Lee MK, Kim MJ, Oh WY, Lee J. Generation of volatiles from heated enzymatic hydrolysates of perilla meal with coconut oil in Maillard reaction system. Food Chem 2024; 440:138153. [PMID: 38103503 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Perilla meal hydrolysates (PMHs) were prepared by proteases; volatile profiles from heated mixtures of PMH and coconut oil (CO) were evaluated for their application as odor providers. Amino acids composition and degree of hydrolysis, and antioxidant activity in O/W emulsion of PMHs were assessed. PMHs were heated with different concentration of CO or with CO, xylose, and cysteine, which were non-Maillard and Maillard system, respectively. Among PMHs, double enzyme treatment using Alcalase and Flavourzyme showed higher degree of hydrolysis and antioxidant activity compared to PMHs from one type of enzymes. The presence of CO significantly increased oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen-containing volatiles from PMHs in non-Maillard system. In case of Maillard system, PMHs with 10 % (w/w) CO contributed the formation of oxygen and nitrogen-containing volatiles such as furan and 2-methylpyrazine. PMHs might serve as an odor generator in the presence of edible oils like CO.
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- Myung Kyu Lee
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Womens University, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
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Belviranlı M, Okudan N. Coconut oil ameliorates behavioral and biochemical alterations induced by D-GAL/AlCl 3 in rats. Brain Res 2024; 1823:148704. [PMID: 38052316 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative condition marked by cognitive impairment. Although coconut oil has been shown to be potentially beneficial in reducing AD-related cognitive deficits, information on its mechanism of action is limited. Thus, we investigated the effects of coconut oil on spatial cognitive ability and non-cognitive functions in a rat model of AD induced by G-galactose (D-GAL) and aluminum chloride (AlCl3), and examined the changes in synaptic transmission, cholinergic activity, neurotrophic factors and oxidative stress in this process. The AD model was established by administering D-GAL and AlCl3 for 90 days, while also supplementing with coconut oil during this time. Cognitive and non-cognitive abilities of the rats were evaluated at the end of the 90-day supplementation period. In addition, biochemical markers related to the pathogenesis of the AD were measures in the hippocampus tissue. Exposure to D-GAL/AlCl3 resulted in a reduction in locomotor activity, an elevation in anxiety-like behavior, and an impairment of spatial learning and memory (P < 0.05). The aforementioned behavioral disturbances were observed to coincide with increased oxidative stress and cholinergic impairment, as well as reduced synaptic transmission and levels of neurotrophins in the hippocampus (P < 0.05). Interestingly, treatment with coconut oil attenuated all the neuropathological changes mentioned above (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that coconut oil shows protective effects against cognitive and non-cognitive impairment, AD pathology markers, oxidative stress, synaptic transmission, and cholinergic function in a D-GAL/AlCl3-induced AD rat model.
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- Muaz Belviranlı
- Selçuk University, School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Konya, Turkey.
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- Selçuk University, School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Konya, Turkey
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Swarnamali H, Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R. The effect of coconut oil and palm oil on anthropometric parameters: a clinical trial. BMC Nutr 2024; 10:9. [PMID: 38200608 PMCID: PMC10782760 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-023-00812-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND During recent years several studies have investigated the impact of different dietary oils on body weight. They have shown differential positive and negative effects on anthropometry. We investigated the effects of palm and coconut oils on body weight and other anthropometric parameters, considering their importance as a primary source of saturated fat, controlling for other confounding variable such as total energy intake. METHODS The study was conducted as a sequential feeding clinical trial with 40 healthy men and women divided into two feeding periods of initial palm oil (8 weeks) and subsequent coconut oil (8 weeks), with a 16-week washout period in between. Each participant received a pre-determined volume of each oil, which were integrated into their routine main meals and snacks during the respective study periods. Changes in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) were evaluated. Physical activity levels and dietary intake were also evaluated as potential confounding factors. RESULTS Thirty-seven participants completed both oil treatment periods. The mean (± SD) age of the participants was 39 (± 13.1) years. There were no significant differences in any of the anthropometric parameters between the initial point of feeding coconut oil and the initial point of feeding palm oil. Following both oil treatment phases, no significant changes in the subjects' body weight, BMI, or other anthropometric measurements (WC, HC, and WHR) were observed. CONCLUSION Neither coconut oil nor palm oil significantly changed anthropometry-related cardiovascular risk factors such as body weight, BMI, WC, HC, and WHR. TRIAL REGISTRATION Sri Lankan Clinical Trial Registry: SLCTR/2019/034 on 4th October 2019 ( https://slctr.lk/trials/slctr-2019-034 ).
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- Hasinthi Swarnamali
- Health and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, No 25, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- University/British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Karamanlioglu M, Yesilkir-Baydar S. Characterization of gelatin-based wound dressing biomaterials containing increasing coconut oil concentrations. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed 2024; 35:16-44. [PMID: 37773094 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2265624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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This study determined the influence and ideal ratios of various coconut oil (CO) amounts in gelatin (G) based-films as wound dressings since there are limited comparative studies to evaluate the sole effect of increasing CO on protein-based biomaterials. Homogenous films at G:CO ratio of 4:0,4:2,4:3,4:4 (w:w) corresponding to CO-0, CO-2, CO-3, CO-4, respectively, were obtained using solution casting. SEM showed CO caused rougher surfaces decreasing mechanical strength. However, no pores were observed in CO-4 due to bigger clusters of oil improving stretchability compared to CO-3; and durability since aging of CO-4 was >10% lower than CO-0 in aqueous media. FTIR showed triglycerides' band only in CO films with increasing amplitude. Moreover, amide-I of CO-2 was involved in more hydrogen bonding, therefore, CO-2 had the highest melt-like transition temperatures (Tmax) at ∼163 °C while others' were at ∼133 °C; and had more ideal mechanical properties among CO films. XTT showed that increased CO improved 3T3 cell viability as CO-0 significantly decreased viability at 10,50,75,100 μg/mL (p < 0.05), whereas CO-2 and CO-3 within 5-75 μg/mL and CO-4 within 5-100 μg/mL range increased viability ≥100% suggesting proliferation. All CO samples at 25 μg/mL stimulated 3T3 cell migration in Scratch Assay indicating wound healing. CO amounts mainly improved thermal and healing properties of gelatin-based biomaterial. CO-2 was more thermally stable and CO-4 had better influence on cell viability and wound healing than CO-0. Therefore, increased CO ratios, specifically 4:2 and 4:4, G:CO (w:w), in gelatin-based films can be ideal candidates for wound dressing materials.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Application and Research Center, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Oh SJ, Choi TR, Kim HJ, Shin N, Hwang JH, Kim HJ, Bhatia SK, Kim W, Yeon YJ, Yang YH. Maximization of 3-hydroxyhexanoate fraction in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) using lauric acid with engineered Cupriavidus necator H16. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128376. [PMID: 38007029 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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As polyhydroxybutyrate (P(3HB)) was struggling with mechanical properties, efforts have been directed towards increasing mole fraction of 3-hydroxyhexanoate (3HHx) in P(3HB-co-3HHx) to improve the properties of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). Although genetic modification had significant results, there were several issues related to cell growth and PHA production by deletion of PHA synthetic genes. To find out easier strategy for high 3HHx mole fraction without gene deletion, Cupriavidus necator H16 containing phaC2Ra-phaACn-phaJ1Pa was examined with various oils resulting that coconut oil gave the highest 3HHx mole fraction. When fatty acid composition analysis with GC-MS was applied, coconut oil was found to have very different composition from other vegetable oil containing very high lauric acid (C12) content. To find out specific fatty acid affecting 3HHx fraction, different fatty acids from caproic acid (C6) to stearic acid (C18) was evaluated and the 3HHx mole fraction was increased to 26.5 ± 1.6 % using lauric acid. Moreover, the 3HHx mole fraction could be controlled from 9 % to 31.1 % by mixing bean oil and lauric acid with different ratios. Produced P(3HB-co-3HHx) exhibited higher molecular than P(3HB-co-3HHx) from phaB-deletion mutant. This study proposes another strategy to increase 3HHx mole fraction with easier way by modifying substrate composition without applying deletion tools.
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- Suk Jin Oh
- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Institute for Ubiquitous Information Technology and Application, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Bao R, Tang F, Rich C, Hatzakis E. A comparative evaluation of low-field and high-field NMR untargeted analysis: Authentication of virgin coconut oil adulterated with refined coconut oil as a case study. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1273:341537. [PMID: 37423668 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Despite the advances in low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), there are limited spectroscopic applications for untargeted analysis and metabolomics. To evaluate its potential, we combined high-field and low-field NMR with chemometrics for the differentiation between virgin and refined coconut oil and for the detection of adulteration in blended samples. Although low-field NMR has less spectral resolution and sensitivity compared to high-field NMR, it was still able to achieve a differentiation between virgin and refined coconut oils, as well as between virgin coconut oil and blends, using principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), and random forest techniques. These techniques were not able to distinguish between blends with different levels of adulteration; however, partial least squares regression (PLSR) enabled the quantification of adulteration levels for both NMR approaches. Given the significant benefits of low-field NMR, including economic and user-friendly analysis and fitting in an industrial environment, this study establishes the proof of concept for its utilization in the challenging scenario of coconut oil authentication. Also, this method has the potential to be used for other similar applications that involve untargeted analysis.
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- Ruiya Bao
- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA; Foods for Health Discovery Theme, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
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Warehime J, Carbone L, Gupta A, Francis S, Lenger SM. Use of coconut oil leads to multiple bladder foreign bodies. Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:1659-1660. [PMID: 37060371 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05536-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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- Jenna Warehime
- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women's Health, University of Louisville, 2nd floor, Chair's Suite, 550 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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- Department of Ob/Gyn, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women's Health, University of Louisville, 2nd floor, Chair's Suite, 550 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women's Health, University of Louisville, 2nd floor, Chair's Suite, 550 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ob/Gyn and Women's Health, University of Louisville, 2nd floor, Chair's Suite, 550 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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Spiazzi BF, Duarte AC, Zingano CP, Teixeira PP, Amazarray CR, Merello EN, Wayerbacher LF, Farenzena LP, Correia PE, Bertoluci MC, Gerchman F, Colpani V. Coconut oil: an overview of cardiometabolic effects and the public health burden of misinformation. Arch Endocrinol Metab 2023; 67:e000641. [PMID: 37364144 PMCID: PMC10660992 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Recent data from meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) suggest that dietary intake of coconut oil, rich in saturated fatty acids, does not result in cardiometabolic benefits, nor in improvements in anthropometric, lipid, glycemic, and subclinical inflammation parameters. Nevertheless, its consumption has surged in recent years all over the world, a phenomenon which can possibly be explained by an increasing belief among health professionals that this oil is as healthy as, or perhaps even healthier than, other oils, in addition to social network misinformation spread. The objective of this review is to present nutritional and epidemiological aspects related to coconut oil, its relationship with metabolic and cardiovascular health, as well as possible hypotheses to explain its high rate of consumption, in spite of the most recent data regarding its actual effects.
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- Bernardo Frison Spiazzi
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Divisão de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Divisão de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
- Divisão de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas: Endocrinologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil,
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Jayantha JBSK, Mashayekhy Rad F, Vidanarachchi JK, Bergquist J, Kumari A Ubhayasekera SJ. A fast ultra performance supercritical fluid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method for profiling of targeted phytosterols. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2023; 1225:123737. [PMID: 37210885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2023.123737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Phytosterols are essential structural components of plant cell membranes and possess health-related benefits, including lowering blood cholesterol levels in humans. Numerous analytical methods are being used to profile plant and animal sterols. Chromatography hyphenated to tandem mass spectrometry, is a better option due to its specificity, selectivity, and sensitivity. An ultra-performance supercritical fluid chromatography hyphenated with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) tandem mass spectrometric method was developed and evaluated for fingerprint analysis of seven phytosterols. Mass spectrometry fragmentation behavior was used for phytosterol identification, and multiple reaction monitoring scanning was utilized for phytosterol confirmation, where APCI outperformed superiority in terms of ion intensity, particularly in the production of [M + H-H2O]+ ions rather than [M + H]+ ions. The chromatographic conditions were thoroughly evaluated, and the ionization parameters were optimized as well. In a 3 min. run, the seven phytosterols were separated concurrently. The calibration and repeatability tests were conducted to check the instrument's performance, and the results indicated that all of the phytosterols tested had correlation coefficients (r2) greater than 0.9911 over the concentration range of 5-5000 ng/mL. The limit of quantification was below 20 ng/mL for all the tested analytes except for stigmasterol and campesterol. The partially validated method was applied for the evaluation of phytosterols in pure coconut oil and palm oil in order to demonstrate its applicability. Total sterols in coconut and palm oils were 126.77 ng/mL and 101.73 ng/mL, respectively. In comparison to earlier methods of phytosterol analysis, the novel method offers a far faster, more sensitive, and more selective analytical process.
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- J B S K Jayantha
- Department of Chemistry-Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden; Department of Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry-Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
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Pereira E, Fernandes JM, Gonçalves R, Pinheiro AC, Salomé Duarte M, Madalena Alves M, Meirelles AJA, Maximo GJ, Vicente AA. Evaluating the in vitro digestion of lipids rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) using dynamic and static protocols. Food Chem 2023; 406:135080. [PMID: 36462354 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Investigating the digestion of lipids is paramount for developing new lipid-based products. This work evaluated the gastrointestinal (GI) digestion of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) rich lipids. The dynamic GI in vitro system was used to simulate gastric, duodenal, jejunal, and ileal GI tract portions. Results from the dynamic protocol were compared against static in vitro assays and GC analyses were conducted to assess the FA profile of FFA released during digestion. Caprylic and capric acids released during the gastric digestion of MCT oil varied from 61-63% and 36-38% of total esterified FA, respectively. Lauric acid was the most representative FFA released (31-54%) during the gastric digestion of coconut oil samples. It was observed that the gastric digestion phase plays a crucial role in the MCFA lipolysis and the lipase activity restricted the amount of free MCFA liberated during the GI digestion, resulting in incomplete lipids hydrolysis.
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Kim Y, Kim MJ, Oh WY, Lee J. Antioxidant effects and reaction volatiles from heated mixture of soy protein hydrolysates and coconut oil. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:309-317. [PMID: 36778091 PMCID: PMC9905523 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01189-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Soy protein hydrolysates (SPHs) are prepared from soybean meal using commercially available protease enzymes and acid/alkali treatment. The antioxidant properties of SPHs were evaluated by measuring headspace oxygen consumption and conjugated diene formation in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. In addition, volatile profiles were analyzed for the heated mixture of SPHs and the coconut oil (SPHCO). Total amino acid content was the highest in double proteases. SPHs prepared from enzymes acted as better antioxidants than those prepared from acid/alkali treatments in O/W emulsions. SPHs prepared from double proteases generated the highest amounts of total volatiles and nitrogen-containing compounds in SPHCO. 2,3-Dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 2-methyl-butanal, benzeneacetaldehyde, and 2,6-dimethylpyrazine were the major volatiles in SPHCO. Enzymatic SPHs act as natural antioxidants in the O/W emulsion matrix, and thermal reaction products from SPHCO may contribute to the production of a unique volatile flavor in plant protein-based foods. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-022-01189-7.
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- YoonHa Kim
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea
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Iddagoda J, Gunasekara P, Handunnetti S, Jeewandara C, Karunatilake C, Malavige GN, de Silva R, Dasanayake D. Identification of allergens in coconut milk and oil with patients sensitized to coconut milk in Sri Lanka. Clin Mol Allergy 2022; 20:14. [PMID: 36539769 PMCID: PMC9764721 DOI: 10.1186/s12948-022-00181-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the low prevalence of IgE sensitivity to fresh or boiled coconut milk and coconut oil, those may contain allergens of which the clinical significance remains undetermined. This study aimed to identify and compare allergens in fresh coconut milk (FCM), boiled coconut milk (BCM), unrefined wet-processed coconut oil (WPCO), and dry-processed coconut oil (DPCO) using sera from patients with allergy to coconut milk. METHODS The study included 18 patients with immediate hypersensitivity to coconut milk, including five who developed anaphylaxis. Sensitization was assessed by skin prick test and ImmunoCAPs using commercially available coconut extracts. Immunoblotting was performed to identify and compare allergen profiles. RESULTS Total sIgE levels and overall IgE reactivity of patients with anaphylaxis were higher compared to patients with allergy. Twelve allergens ranging from 5 to 128 kDa including six novel allergens with 5, 12, 47, 87, 110, and 128 kDa were visualized in immunoblots with FCM. Similarly, nine allergens of 5, 12, 17, 32, 35, 47, 87, 110, and 128 kDa were detected in BCM. One allergen (110 kDa) was discerned in all four extracts. Higher IgE prevalence was detected with three allergens of 55, 87, and 110 kDa. CONCLUSIONS Allergens of BCM and unrefined coconut oil (WPCO and DPCO) were determined for the first time. Novel allergens of 87 and 110 kDa and the 55 kDa allergen have the highest potential to be used in Component Resolved Diagnostics. Further, these findings demonstrate that, patients who have an allergy to coconut milk could also react to boiled coconut milk and unrefined coconut oil.
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- Janitha Iddagoda
- grid.8065.b0000000121828067Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- grid.8065.b0000000121828067Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- grid.8065.b0000000121828067Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- grid.267198.30000 0001 1091 4496Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit, Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- grid.415115.50000 0000 8530 3182Department of Immunology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- grid.267198.30000 0001 1091 4496Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit, Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- grid.415115.50000 0000 8530 3182Department of Immunology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- grid.415115.50000 0000 8530 3182Department of Immunology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka ,grid.416931.80000 0004 0493 4054Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Wuttikul K, Sainakham M. In vitro bioactivities and preparation of nanoemulsion from coconut oil loaded Curcuma aromatica extracts for cosmeceutical delivery systems. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:103435. [PMID: 36131779 PMCID: PMC9483620 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Curcuma aromatica (CA) is a herbaceous plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It has antioxidative activity and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of solvents and extraction methods on CA rhizomes. The crude extracts were tested for phenolic and flavonoid contents, antioxidative activity by DPPH and lipid peroxidation assay, and protein denaturation inhibition. The crude extracts with 95% ethanol by maceration technique showed good results. It had phenolic content at 99.28 ± 1.09 mg GAE/g extract, flavonoid content at 397.00 ± 27.54 mg QE/g extract, antioxidative activity by DPPH assay and lipid peroxidation assay at IC50 value of 0.55 ± 0.02 mg/ml and 0.60 ± 0.10 mg/ml, respectively. The percentage of protein denaturation inhibition was 65.97 ± 4.68%. The crude extract with 95% ethanol by maceration technique was selected to formulate nanoemulsion. Nanoemulsion formulation consisted of DI water, Tween 80, CA extract, coconut oil and Span 80 at 72.50, 12.93, 7.07, 5.00 and 2.5%w/w, respectively. Its appearance was an opaque yellow liquid with no precipitation and no phase separation at room temperature. The particle size, pH, and viscosity were 70.20 ± 0.38 nm, 5.87 ± 0.01 and 3.56 ± 0.24 cP, respectively. Nanoemulsion loaded CA extract had bioactivities and highly stable characteristics after heating–cooling test for 6 cycles. This study has demonstrated the potential of nanoemulsion from coconut oil loaded CA extract for further development to novel cosmetic products.
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- Krisada Wuttikul
- Division of Cosmetic Science, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.,Cluster of Research and Development of Pharmaceutical and Natural Products Innovation for Human or Animal, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Duarte AC, Spiazzi BF, Zingano CP, Merello EN, Wayerbacher LF, Teixeira PP, Farenzena LP, de Araujo C, Amazarray CR, Colpani V, Gerchman F. The effects of coconut oil on the cardiometabolic profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Lipids Health Dis 2022; 21:83. [PMID: 36045407 PMCID: PMC9429773 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-022-01685-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Despite having a 92% concentration of saturated fatty acid composition, leading to an apparently unfavorable lipid profile, body weight and glycemic effect, coconut oil is consumed worldwide. Thus, we conducted an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to analyze the effect of coconut oil intake on different cardiometabolic outcomes. Methods We searched Medline, Embase, and LILACS for RCTs conducted prior to April 2022. We included RCTs that compared effects of coconut oil intake with other substances on anthropometric and metabolic profiles in adults published in all languages, and excluded non-randomized trials and short follow-up studies. Risk of bias was assessed with the RoB 2 tool and certainty of evidence with GRADE. Where possible, we performed meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Results We included seven studies in the meta-analysis (n = 515; 50% females, follow up from 4 weeks to 2 years). The amount of coconut oil consumed varied and is expressed differently among studies: 12 to 30 ml of coconut oil/day (n = 5), as part of the amount of SFAs or total daily consumed fat (n = 1), a variation of 6 to 54.4 g/day (n = 5), or as part of the total caloric energy intake (15 to 21%) (n = 6). Coconut oil intake did not significantly decrease body weight (MD -0.24 kg, 95% CI -0.83 kg to 0.34 kg), waist circumference (MD -0.64 cm, 95% CI -1.69 cm to 0.41 cm), and % body fat (-0.10%, 95% CI -0.56% to 0.36%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (MD -1.67 mg/dL, 95% CI -6.93 to 3.59 mg/dL), and triglyceride (TG) levels (MD -0.24 mg/dL, 95% CI -5.52 to 5.04 mg/dL). However, coconut oil intake was associated with a small increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (MD 3.28 mg/dL, 95% CI 0.66 to 5.90 mg/dL). Overall risk of bias was high, and certainty of evidence was very-low. Study limitations include the heterogeneity of intervention methods, in addition to small samples and short follow-ups, which undermine the effects of dietary intervention in metabolic parameters. Conclusions Coconut oil intake revealed no clinically relevant improvement in lipid profile and body composition compared to other oils/fats. Strategies to advise the public on the consumption of other oils, not coconut oil, due to proven cardiometabolic benefits should be implemented. Registration PROSPERO CRD42018081461. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12944-022-01685-z.
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- Ana Cláudia Duarte
- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Research Projects Office, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. .,Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. .,Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil. .,Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Medium-chain triglycerides contain medium-chain fatty acid esterified to the glycerol backbone. These MCFA have a shorter chain length and are quickly metabolized in the body serving as an immediate energy source. They are known to have good physiological as well as functional characteristics which help in treating various health disorders. Naturally, they are found in coconut oil, milk fat, and palm kernel oil, and they are synthetically produced by esterification and interesterification reactions. Due to their numerous health benefits, MCT is used as a functional or nutraceutical oil in various food and pharmaceutical formulations. To increase their nutraceutical benefits and food applications MCFA can be used along with polyunsaturated fatty acids in the synthesis of structured lipids. This review aims to provide information about triglycerides of MCFA, structure, metabolism, properties, synthetic routes, intensified synthesis approaches, health benefits, application, and safety of use of MCT in the diet.
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Duarte AC, Spiazzi BF, Merello EN, Amazarray CR, Sulzbach de Andrade L, Socal MP, Trujillo AJ, Brietzke E, Colpani V, Gerchman F. Misinformation in nutrition through the case of coconut oil: An online before-and-after study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:1375-1384. [PMID: 35282978 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Despite recent scientific evidence indicating absence of cardiometabolic benefit resulting from coconut oil intake, its consumption has increased in recent years, which can be attributed to a promotion of its use on social networks. We evaluated the patterns, reasons and beliefs related to coconut oil consumption and its perceived benefits in an online survey of a population in southern Brazil. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted a before-and-after study using an 11-item online questionnaire that evaluated coconut oil consumption. In the same survey, participants who consumed coconut oil received an intervention to increase literacy about the health effects of coconut oil intake. We obtained 3160 valid responses. Among participants who consumed coconut oil (59.1%), 82.5% considered it healthy and 65.4% used it at least once a month. 81.2% coconut oil consumers did not observe any health improvements. After being exposed to the conclusions of a meta-analysis showing that coconut oil does not show superior health benefits when compared to other oils and fats, 73.5% of those who considered coconut oil healthy did not change their opinion. Among individuals who did not consume coconut oil, 47.6% considered it expensive and 11.6% deemed it unhealthy. CONCLUSIONS Coconut oil consumption is motivated by the responders' own beliefs in its supposed health benefits, despite what scientific research demonstrates. This highlights the difficulty in deconstructing inappropriate concepts of healthy diets that are disseminated in society.
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- Ana C Duarte
- Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Adult Division, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON, Canada; Kingston General Hospital, Kingston Health Science Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences: Endocrinology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Bledsoe JW, Pietrak MR, Burr GS, Peterson BC, Small BC. Functional feeds marginally alter immune expression and microbiota of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) gut, gill, and skin mucosa though evidence of tissue-specific signatures and host-microbe coadaptation remain. Anim Microbiome 2022; 4:20. [PMID: 35272695 PMCID: PMC8908560 DOI: 10.1186/s42523-022-00173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Mucosal surfaces of fish provide cardinal defense against environmental pathogens and toxins, yet these external mucosae are also responsible for maintaining and regulating beneficial microbiota. To better our understanding of interactions between host, diet, and microbiota in finfish and how those interactions may vary across mucosal tissue, we used an integrative approach to characterize and compare immune biomarkers and microbiota across three mucosal tissues (skin, gill, and gut) in Atlantic salmon receiving a control diet or diets supplemented with mannan-oligosaccharides, coconut oil, or both. Dietary impacts on mucosal immunity were further evaluated by experimental ectoparasitic sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) challenge. Results Fish grew to a final size of 646.5 g ± 35.8 during the 12-week trial, with no dietary effects on growth or sea lice resistance. Bacterial richness differed among the three tissues with the highest richness detected in the gill, followed by skin, then gut, although dietary effects on richness were only detected within skin and gill. Shannon diversity was reduced in the gut compared to skin and gill but was not influenced by diet. Microbiota communities clustered separately by tissue, with dietary impacts on phylogenetic composition only detected in the skin, although skin and gill communities showed greater overlap compared to the gut according to overall composition, differential abundance, and covariance networks. Inferred metagenomic functions revealed preliminary evidence for tissue-specific host–microbiota coadaptation, as putative microbiota functions showed ties to the physiology of each tissue. Immune gene expression profiles displayed tissue-specific signatures, yet dietary effects were also detected within each tissue and peripheral blood leukocytes. Procrustes analysis comparing sample-matched multivariate variation in microbiota composition to that of immune expression profiles indicated a highly significant correlation between datasets. Conclusions Diets supplemented with functional ingredients, namely mannan-oligosaccharide, coconut oil, or a both, resulted in no difference in Atlantic salmon growth or resistance to sea lice infection. However, at the molecular level, functional ingredients caused physiologically relevant changes to mucosal microbiota and host immune expression. Putative tissue-specific metagenomic functions and the high correlation between expression profiles and microbiota composition suggest host and microbiota are interdependent and coadapted in a tissue-specific manner. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s42523-022-00173-0.
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- Jacob W Bledsoe
- Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, Aquaculture Research Institute, University of Idaho, 3059-F National Fish Hatchery Rd., Hagerman, ID, 83332, USA.
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- Agricultural Research Service, National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center, United States Department of Agriculture, 25 Salmon Farm Road, Franklin, ME, 04634, USA
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- Agricultural Research Service, National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center, United States Department of Agriculture, 25 Salmon Farm Road, Franklin, ME, 04634, USA
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- Agricultural Research Service, National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center, United States Department of Agriculture, 25 Salmon Farm Road, Franklin, ME, 04634, USA
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- Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, Aquaculture Research Institute, University of Idaho, 3059-F National Fish Hatchery Rd., Hagerman, ID, 83332, USA
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Dehghanpour A, Seyedhashemi M, Zare Bidaki A, Mousavi Z, Emtiazy M, Shakiba M. Coconut oil rubbing as an easy and safe way to improve symptoms in primary nocturnal enuresis: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial. Avicenna J Phytomed 2022; 12:449-456. [PMID: 36249458 PMCID: PMC9516406 DOI: 10.22038/ajp.2022.20346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objective Enuresis is a common pediatric problem for which, no unique therapy has been suggested. The conventional therapy is effective, but fails in some cases. So, many parents try complementary medicine. Therefore, this study attempted to find if rubbing coconut oil is effective on improving enuresis. Materials and Methods This double-blinded randomized clinical was conducted on 120 children aged 6 to 14 years with mono symptomatic nocturnal enuresis, from 2018 to 2019 in Yazd, Iran. The drug and placebo groups applied 6 drops of the coconut and paraffin oil topically on the suprapubic, sacral and flanks areas one time per night, respectively. Urination pattern was daily recorded for a period of 8 weeks by parents, and after one year, they were asked for any improvement by phone call. Results The mean frequency of enuresis at the first, second, fourth, and eighth week was lower in the intervention group (p<0.001); this difference between the groups remained after one year. Moreover, there was no side effect requiring any medical attention. Conclusion Rubbing coconut oil is effective on improving symptom of primary mono symptomatic enuresis if applied every night for 4 weeks on suprapubic, sacral and flanks areas. This may be related to anticholinergic effect of the oil but its persistent effect for longer time after the end of application period, needs to be investigated in other studies.
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- Abolfazl Dehghanpour
- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Ardakan, Yazd, Iran
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- Research Center for Iranian Traditional Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Ardakan, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Ardakan, Yazd, Iran
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- Research Center for Iranian Traditional Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: +98-9131518475, Fax: +9835382240001,
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children Growth Disorder Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: +98-9131518475, Fax: +9835382240001,
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Ma S, Jia R, Liu L, Zhu Z, Qiao X, Zhang W, Zhang L, Dong J. The adjuvant effects of rosin and coconut oil on nicosulfuron and mesotrione to control weeds. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 225:112766. [PMID: 34509967 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Natural adjuvants are novel options to reduce the doses of chemical herbicides. The aim of the current study was to examine the compositions and adjuvant effects of rosin and coconut oil on herbicides using a combination of indoor experiment and field trial. The GC-MS results showed that the main component of rosin was abietic acid (40.02%), and the main components of coconut oil were 2-pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl- (21.45%) and dodecanoic acid (14.59%). In greenhouse experiment, rosin showed a significant adjuvant effect on nicosulfuron against Digitaria sanguinalis and Amaranthus retroflexus, with the GR50 ratios of 1.47 and 1.69, respectively. The GR50 values of nicosulfuron in the present of coconut oil were 3.99 and 10.13 g a.i./hm2 against D. sanguinalis and A. retroflexus, lower than that of individual application. The adjuvant effect of rosin and coconut oil on mesotrione was also found. In field trial, the fresh weight control efficiency of nicosulfuron (45 g a.i./hm2) and mesotrione (112.5 g a.i./hm2) was significantly improved after the addition of rosin and coconut oil, similar with that of recommended dose. Rosin and coconut oil could reduce the contact angle of nicosulfuron, with the results of 56.68° and 53.90°, respectively, lower than that of individual application. Furthermore, rosin and coconut oil could decrease the surface tension, wetting and penetration time; and increase the spreading diameter and maximum retention. Both rosin and coconut oil have adjuvant effects on herbicides in the lab & field with multiple mechanisms. Thus, they have the potential to be developed into natural adjuvants for herbicide formulation to control weeds.
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- Shujie Ma
- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; State Key Laboratory of North China Crop Improvement and Regulation, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- Langfang Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Langfang 065000, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; State Key Laboratory of North China Crop Improvement and Regulation, Baoding 071001, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; State Key Laboratory of North China Crop Improvement and Regulation, Baoding 071001, China.
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Komaram AC, Anjaneyulu E, Goswami K, Nayak RR, Kanjilal S. Detection and quantification of palmolein and palm kernel oil added as adulterant in coconut oil based on triacylglycerol profile. J Food Sci Technol 2021; 58:4420-8. [PMID: 34538925 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04927-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Economically motivated adulteration of expensive coconut oil with low cost oil, like palm kernel oil and palmolein is difficult to detect and quantify by available methods primarily due to their overlapping physicochemical properties with coconut oil. In the present work, a HPLC method has been developed to detect and quantify the degree of adulteration of coconut oil with palmolein and palm kernel oil based on triglyceride structure. The normalized area percentage of trilaurin (C36) among the three major TAG molecular species dilaurin-monocaprin/myristin-caprylin-laurin (C34), trilaurin (C36) and dilaurin-monomyristin (C38) of coconut oil was chosen as detection index for quantifying degree of adulteration of coconut oil with palm kernel oil, while the area ratio of dipalmitoyl-monoolein: trilaurin was chosen as detection index for quantifying adulteration of coconut oil with palmolein. The RP-HPLC based method developed in the present work is effective with a 2-4% minimum detection limit of adulterant oils and 78-98% detection accuracy depending on the degree of adulteration and types of oil.
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Barrozo MM, Zeringóta V, Borges LMF, Moraes N, Benz K, Farr A, Zhu JJ. Repellent and acaricidal activity of coconut oil fatty acids and their derivative compounds and catnip oil against Amblyomma sculptum. Vet Parasitol 2021; 300:109591. [PMID: 34678676 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2021.109591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study was carried out aiming to evaluate the repellent and acaricidal activity of major ingredient compounds from coconut oil including their methyl ester derivatives and catnip oil against nymphs and larvae of Amblyomma sculptum. Repellent candidates, coconut oil free fatty acids (coconut FFA mainly C12, C10 and C8 acid); lauric acid (C12 acid); capric acid (C10 acid); methyl laurate; methyl caprate and 10 % each of C12, C10 and C8 acid (1:1:1) in lavender oil formulation (CFA in lavender formula) and catnip oil (Nepeta cataria), were screened using a Petri dish bioassay to assess repellency. Catnip oil, methyl caprate, methyl laurate, and CFA in lavender formulation repelled ticks strongly (P < 0.05) at almost all times evaluated, with an average of 77.8-100% repellency. Some candidate repellents with consistent strong repellence observed were selected for further evaluation, with coconut CFA in lavender formula showing a repellency lasted up to 7 days, while those of catnip oil and methyl caprate were active for 4 and 3 days, respectively. For the acaricide test, five concentrations (2.5; 5; 10; 15 and 20 mg/mL) were evaluated using the larval packet test. Only CFA in lavender formula and two methyl esters showed acaricidal activity, with methyl laurate presenting the strongest toxicity at 15 mg/mL concentration, which was effective against more than 93 % of the tested larvae. Catnip oil caused no mortality of A. scultptum larvae in all concentrations tested.
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We developed a method to perform direct ink writing (DIW) three-dimensional (3D) printing of coconut-based products with high oil content by varying compositions of the coconut oil and the coconut cream. The addition of oils is particularly crucial in providing energy, developing neurological functions, and improving the palatability of food. Despite the potential merits of high oil-content foods, there have been limited studies on 3D printing of high oil-content foods. In particular, the effect of oil content on the printability of food inks has not been studied to date. 3D printing of food inks with high oil contents is challenging due to oil separation that leads to unpredictable changes in rheological properties. In this work, we surveyed the behavior of the mixture of the coconut oil and the coconut cream and identified the appropriate conditions for the food inks that show the printability in DIW 3D printing. We initially formulated coconut cream inks added with coconut oil that did not exhibit oil separation, and characterized the rheological properties of such inks. We successfully 3D-printed coconut cream with additional coconut oil and successfully fabricated 3D structures with inks containing 25% water with an additional 10% (w/w) of coconut oil. Texture profile analysis (TPA) suggested that the hardness index and the chewiness index of mesh-shaped 3D-printed coconut cream decreased due to an increase in the water content of the ink. Overall, this study offered an understanding of the stability of the food inks and demonstrated the fabrication of 3D colloidal food with controlled oil content, which can be applied to formulating foods with tunable oil content to cater to individual nutritional needs without compromising the stability of the inks.
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- Cheng Pau Lee
- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Rd Singapore 487372, Singapore
- SUTD-MIT International Design Centre (IDC), Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Rd Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Rd Singapore 487372, Singapore
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Rd Singapore 487372, Singapore
- SUTD-MIT International Design Centre (IDC), Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Rd Singapore 487372, Singapore
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Kotta S, Mubarak Aldawsari H, Badr-Eldin SM, Alhakamy NA, Md S. Coconut oil-based resveratrol nanoemulsion: Optimization using response surface methodology, stability assessment and pharmacokinetic evaluation. Food Chem 2021; 357:129721. [PMID: 33866243 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Phytochemicals are widely studied for therapeutic applications and nanostructured delivery systems for phytochemicals are under spotlight. Resveratrol is a promising candidate for neurodegenerative disorders. In the present study, we aimed to formulate nanoemulsion of resveratrol by ultrasonication process using response surface methodology. The effect of both formulation and ultrasonication process factors were studied for the nanoemulsification process using coconut oil, Pluronic-P107, and Cremophor EL. The time, intensity, and power of ultrasonication were selected as process factors. The globule size, PDI, and zeta potential were the responses selected. The concentrations of oil and surfactant and the intensity were found to significantly influence the globule size. The concentration of resveratrol in the optimized nanoemulsion formulation was 2.6442 mg/ml. The in vitro drug release in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer as well as in vitro permeation study on goat nasal mucosa proved the superiority of the nanoemulsion formulation. On intranasal administration in the rat at a resveratrol dose of 2 mg/kg, the brain targeting efficacy of the nanoemulsion formulation was high. Overall, this research provides the benefit of intake of resveratrol containing fruits and, its incorporation into nanoemulsions system could be a promising alternative for the management of Alzheimer's disease.
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- Sabna Kotta
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Center of Excellence for Drug Research and Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; Mohamed Saeed Tamer Chair for Pharmaceutical Industries, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Jayawardena R, Swarnamali H, Ranasinghe P, Misra A. Health effects of coconut oil: Summary of evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analysis of interventional studies. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2021; 15:549-555. [PMID: 33689936 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Systemic review (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) of interventional studies are considered as the highest level of evidence for clinical decision making. Therefore, we systematically summarized all high-quality evidence on the usage of coconut oil for health-related benefits from SRs and MA. METHODS PubMed®, Web of science®, SciVerse Scopus®, and EMBASE® databases were systematically searched to select SRs and SRs with MA of interventional studies reporting health-related clinical outcomes of coconut oil. Similar studies were grouped based on their respective clinical areas. A methodological quality appraisal was conducted for all included SRs and SRs with MA using the Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews. RESULTS A total of seven papers were selected for inclusion in this review, consisting of three MA and one SR on cardio-metabolic health, one SR on oral health, and one SR and one MA each on skin health. Coconut oil significantly increases serum total cholesterol, low-density- and high-density- lipoprotein cholesterol levels compared to poly- and mono-unsaturated oils. Limited studies showed that topical use of coconut oil helps in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis and oil pulling for the prevention of dental caries. All four studies on cardiometabolic health and the SR on oral health had a high score in the quality assessment, SR with MA on skin health fulfilled high-quality scoring whereas the SR on the same topic had a low-quality scoring. CONCLUSIONS In summary, consistent and strong evidence shows that coconut oil has an adverse effect on the lipids parameters associated with cardio-metabolic health, with limited studies to conclude the effects of atopic dermatitis and oil pulling.
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- Ranil Jayawardena
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Health and Wellness Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, Chirag Enclave, New Delhi, India
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Alghamdi BS. The Effect of Short-Term Feeding of a High- Coconut Oil or High-Fat Diet on Neuroinflammation and the Performance of an Object-Place Task in Rats. Neurochem Res 2021; 46:287-298. [PMID: 33221998 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-020-03163-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The consumption of high-fat and high-sugar diets, in the form of junk food, and binge eating are now common. Increasing evidence suggests that a high-fat diet (HFD) can induce neuroinflammation and alter behavior. I aimed to study the effects of diets of differing fat content on neuroinflammation and spatial memory using an object-place (OP) task. Thirty-two adult male rats were allocated to four groups and fed a regular diet (Regular diet), a control diet (Control diet), an HFD (60% of calories from lard), or a high-coconut oil diet (HCOD; 60% of calories from coconut oil) for 3 days. Their water intake, food consumption, body mass, and metabolic variables were measured. HFD-fed rats showed significantly poorer performance on the OP task, as assessed using the discrimination index (- 0.208 ± 0.094), than the Regular (0.462 ± 0.078; P < 0.0001) and Control (0.379 ± 0.081; P = 0.0003) groups. However, no significant difference was observed in spatial memory between the HCOD and Regular groups. The concentrations of neuroinflammatory markers (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor α, and nuclear factor κB) were also measured in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. HFD-fed rats showed significantly higher levels of neuroinflammatory markers than the Regular and Control diet-fed groups. HCOD feeding did not induce neuroinflammation in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex compared with the Regular and Control groups.
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- Badrah Saeed Alghamdi
- Department of Physiology, Neuroscience Unit, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Netto Cândido TL, da Silva LE, Cândido FG, Valente FX, da Silva JS, Gomes Lopes DR, do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio M, Mantovani HC, de Cássia Gonçalves Alfenas R. Effect of the ingestion of vegetable oils associated with energy-restricted normofat diet on intestinal microbiota and permeability in overweight women. Food Res Int 2020; 139:109951. [PMID: 33509504 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Previous studies suggest that the type of dietary fatty acid may modulate the intestinal bacterial ecosystem. However, this effect is still inconclusive. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the intake of vegetable oils rich in different types of fatty acids, associated with energy-restricted normofat diets, on the composition of intestinal microbiota and permeability, on LPS concentrations, and fecal short chain fatty acids and pH. This was a 9 consecutive weeks (±5 days), randomized, parallel, double-blind clinical trial. Overweight women received daily breakfast containing 25 mL of one of the test oils: soybean oil (n = 17), extra virgin olive oil (n = 19) or coconut oil (n = 16). Blood, fecal and urine samples were collected on the first and last day of the experiment for the analysis of the variables of interest. The consumption of the three oils did not affect the diversity and relative abundance of intestinal bacteria. We observed an increase in bacterial richness estimated by the Chao 1 index, and a reduction in the concentration of isovaleric fatty acid in the group that ingested soybean oil. Paracellular and transcellular permeability increased after the ingestion of extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. However, LPS concentrations remained unchanged. The intake of different types of fatty acids associated with the energy-restricted normofat diet modestly affected the intestinal microbiota and permeability, without resulting in metabolic endotoxemia in overweight women.
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- Thalita Lin Netto Cândido
- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory Anaerobic Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory Anaerobic Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory Anaerobic Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Studies in Food Ingestion, Department of Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Vicosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, s/n, CEP 36570-900 Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Woolley J, Gibbons T, Patel K, Sacco R. The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health: A systematic review. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04789. [PMID: 32923724 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Coconut oil is a cheap and accessible oil for many people around the world. There are numerous advocates for the practice of oil pulling to prevent common oral diseases. Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil could potentially have monumental benefits. This review aimed to assess the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil in improving oral health and dental hygiene. Data We included randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil on improving oral health and dental hygiene. No meta-analysis was performed due to the clinical heterogeneity and differences in the reporting of data among the included studies. Sources Six electronic databases were screened: PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, AMED, CENTRAL and CINAHL. Study selection Electronic searches yielded 42 eligible studies, of which four RCTs including 182 participants were included. The studies lasted between 7 and 14 days. Significant differences were demonstrated for a reduction in salivary bacterial colony count (p = 0.03) and plaque index score (p=<0.001). One study also demonstrated a significant difference in staining compared to using Chlorhexidine (p = 0.0002). However, data was insufficient for conclusive findings, the quality of studies was mixed and risk of bias was high. Conclusion The limited evidence suggests that oil pulling with coconut oil may have a beneficial effect on improving oral health and dental hygiene. Future clinical trials are of merit considering the universal availability of the intervention. Prospective research should have a robust design with rigorous execution to provide a higher quality of evidence. Clinical significance Oil pulling with coconut oil could be used as a adjunct to normal preventative regimes to improve oral health and dental hygiene although further studies are needed to determine the level of effectiveness.
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Epidemiology has long suggested that diet plays a major role in determining risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. A small number of important randomized controlled trials support this contention. We have to recognize that dietary patterns also constitute a large part of ethnic identity. In our increasingly connected world of international mobility and influence, lipidologists face new challenges in counseling patients with diverse nutritional preferences. In this JCL roundtable, we discuss Hispanic, South Asian, and Mediterranean dietary patterns and their association with atherosclerotic risk. Culturally acceptable ways are suggested to mitigate the atherogenic aspects of Hispanic and South Asian diets and to reinforce their heart healthy aspects. The Mediterranean diet provides a model for ameliorating risk, but one should understand how it is practiced in its native countries compared with its adaptations abroad.
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Special Research Scientist, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Souza JES, Monteiro RRC, Rocha TG, Moreira KS, Cavalcante FTT, de Sousa Braz AK, de Souza MCM, Dos Santos JCS. Sonohydrolysis using an enzymatic cocktail in the preparation of free fatty acid. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:254. [PMID: 32426206 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-02227-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In this work, the concept of lipase cocktail has been proposed in the ultrasound-assisted hydrolysis of coconut oil. Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus (TLL), lipase from Rhizomucor miehei (RML), and lipase B from Candida antarctica (CALB) were evaluated as biocatalysts in different combinations. The best conversion (33.66%) was achieved using only RML; however, the best lipase cocktail (75% RML and 25% CALB) proposed by the triangular response surface was used to achieve higher conversions. At the best lipase cocktail, reaction parameters [temperature, biocatalyst content and molar ratio (water/oil)] were optimized by a Central Composite Design, allowing to obtain more than 98% of conversion in the hydrolysis of coconut oil in 3 h of incubation at 37 kHz, 300 W and 45 °C by using 20% of the lipase cocktail (w/w) and a molar ratio of 7.5:1 (water/oil). The lipase cocktail retained about 50% of its initial activity after three consecutive cycles of hydrolysis. To the authors' knowledge, up to date, this communication is the first report in the literature for the ultrasound-assisted hydrolysis of coconut oil catalyzed by a cocktail of lipases. Under ultrasound irradiation, the concept of lipase cocktail was successfully applied, and this strategy could be useful for the other types of reactions using heterogeneous substrates.
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- José E S Souza
- 1Instituto de Engenharias E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Campus da Auroras, Redenção, CE 62790970 Brazil
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- 2Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bloco 940, Fortaleza, CE 60455760 Brazil
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- 1Instituto de Engenharias E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Campus da Auroras, Redenção, CE 62790970 Brazil
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- 2Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bloco 940, Fortaleza, CE 60455760 Brazil
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- 2Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bloco 940, Fortaleza, CE 60455760 Brazil
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- 1Instituto de Engenharias E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Campus da Auroras, Redenção, CE 62790970 Brazil
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- 1Instituto de Engenharias E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Campus da Auroras, Redenção, CE 62790970 Brazil
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- 1Instituto de Engenharias E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Campus da Auroras, Redenção, CE 62790970 Brazil
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Hafeez A, Ullah Z, Khan RU, Ullah Q, Naz S. Effect of diet supplemented with coconut essential oil on performance and villus histomorphology in broiler exposed to avian coccidiosis. Trop Anim Health Prod 2020; 52:2499-2504. [PMID: 32377969 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02279-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The current research study was designed to determine the inclusion of 2% dietary essential coconut oil with and without coccidiosis challenge on performance, carcass characteristics, and intestinal histomorphology in broilers. A total of 560 broiler chicks were divided into 4 groups and then subdivided into 5 replicates. Coconut oil was used at 2% in feed, whereas coccidiosis challenged was introduced using 30,000 oocysts. The other four groups were designated as G1 (without coconut oil and without oocysts), G2 (without coconut oil with oocysts), G3 (with coconut oil without oocysts), and G4 (with coconut oil and with oocysts). The results revealed that the overall feed consumption was significantly (P < 0.01) increased in G1 and G2 than G3 and G4 groups. Overall weight gain was significantly (P < 0.01) higher in G3 compared with all other groups. Significantly (P < 0.01) better feed conversion ratio was recorded at the finisher phase in G3 and G4 groups in comparison with G1 and G2. The villus length, width, and surface area were higher (P < 0.01) in G3 compared with G2. Based on the findings of the present study, it was concluded that the use of 2% coconut oil in broiler feed improved growth performance and villus histology during coccidial challenge.
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- Abdul Hafeez
- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Dhopte B, Lad VN. Alteration of surface pressure of macromolecular monolayer at the air-water interface and electrochemical impedance characteristics. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 187:110638. [PMID: 31767413 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Proteins are very important biological macromolecules, specific in their functions essential for many biological activities. Proteins are among the most vital components of all living matters with thousands of different types, and they are very specific in their nature which makes them important for usage in many biotechnological, biomedical, and food processing applications. Langmuir monolayer studies provide the characteristics of monolayer at the air-liquid interface. Langmuir monolayer of protein is affected by the molecular weight, macromolecular structure, denaturation and its purity. The interaction of the protein with other molecules greatly affects the behaviour of monolayer. Coconut oil layer at the air-water interface was prepared with different sub-phases including casein protein and whey protein. Wilhelmy plate measurement technique has been used to measure the surface pressure of the monolayer at the air-liquid interface. Experiments were carried out to study the stability using electrochemical impedance measurements. The electrostatic forces dominated the coconut oil - protein interaction, and the interface of macromolecules were controlled by expansion and compression. The macromolecules were adsorbed with a preferential orientation at the interface, and the stability of colloidal dispersions was governed by the intermolecular interactions. The stability using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy on the selected protein macromolecules along with other analysis were performed by varying various parameters.
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Mosińska P, Szczepaniak A, Wojciechowicz T, Skrzypski M, Nowak K, Fichna J. Chain length of dietary fatty acids determines gastrointestinal motility and visceromotor function in mice in a fatty acid binding protein 4-dependent manner. Eur J Nutr 2020; 59:2481-96. [PMID: 31562532 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-019-02094-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Purpose We hypothesize that different types of dietary fatty acids (FAs) affect gastrointestinal (GI) motility and visceromotor function and that this effect can be regulated by the fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4). Methods Mice were fed for 60 days with standard diet (STD), STD with 7% (by weight) coconut oil, rich in medium-chain FAs (MCFAs) (COCO), or with 7% evening primrose oil, rich in long-chain FAs (LCFAs) (EPO). In each group, half of the mice received FABP4 inhibitor, BMS309403 (1 mg/kg; i.p.) twice a week. Body weight (BW) and food intake were measured; well-established tests were performed to characterize the changes in GI motility and visceral pain. White adipose tissue and colonic samples were collected for cell culturing and molecular studies. Results COCO significantly increased GI transit, but not colonic motility. COCO and EPO delayed the onset of diarrhea, but none affected the effect of loperamide. EPO reduced BW and increased the visceromotor response (VMR) to colorectal distension (CRD). COCO and EPO reduced differentiation of preadipocytes. Treatment with BMS309403: (1) reversed the effects induced by COCO in physiological conditions and in mouse models of diarrhea; (2) prevented the effects of EPO on BW, VMR to CRD and castor oil-induced diarrhea; (3) affected proliferation of preadipocytes; (4) changed the expression of Fabp4 in colonic and adipocyte samples from COCO and EPO. Conclusion Modifying dietary intake of MCFAs and LCFAs may be used to control GI motility or visceral pain and thus modulate the symptoms of functional GI disorders. The effect is dependent on the expression of FABP4. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00394-019-02094-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Pupala SS, Rao S, Strunk T, Patole S. Topical application of coconut oil to the skin of preterm infants: a systematic review. Eur J Pediatr 2019; 178:1317-24. [PMID: 31267223 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-019-03407-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Preterm infants are at risk of increased trans-epidermal water loss and infections due to epidermal immaturity. The emollient and anti-infective properties of coconut oil make it a potentially beneficial topical agent for this population. We aimed to systematically review randomised trials assessing the effects of topical coconut oil in preterm infants. Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and CINAHL were searched. Seven trials (n = 727 infants) were included. The majority of trials included relatively mature infants (gestation > 32 weeks, birth weight > 1200 g). The duration of intervention (5-31 days) and outcomes of interest varied among included studies. Meta-analysis using random effects model found significantly lower incidence of hospital-acquired blood stream infections (HABSI) in the coconut oil group (11/164 vs 32/166; relative risk 0.35, 95% confidence interval 0.18, 0.67, p = 0.001; I2 = 0%, two RCTs). Overall, infants in the coconut oil group had decreased water loss, decreased infection rates, better growth and skin condition. There were no significant adverse effects associated with coconut oil application. The overall quality of evidence was considered moderate for the outcome of HABSI and low for the outcome of physical growth based on GRADE guidelines.Conclusion: Topical coconut oil application to the skin may be beneficial in preterm infants, but the quality of evidence is low to moderate. Adequately powered randomised controlled trials, especially in very preterm (< 32 weeks) and extremely preterm (< 28 weeks) infants, are needed. What is Known: • Coconut oil has been used traditionally for topical application in terms of infants in Asian countries What is New: • This systematic review found that topical application of coconut oil may reduce the risk of infection and improve weight gain and skin condition in preterm infants. However, the quality of evidence was considered to be moderate to low based on GRADE guidelines.
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Vaughan A, Stevanovic S, Banks APW, Zare A, Rahman MM, Bowman RV, Fong KM, Ristovski ZD, Yang IA. The cytotoxic, inflammatory and oxidative potential of coconut oil-substituted diesel emissions on bronchial epithelial cells at an air-liquid interface. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019; 26:27783-27791. [PMID: 31342346 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05959-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Diesel emissions contain high levels of particulate matter (PM) which can have a severe effect on the airways. Diesel PM can be effectively reduced with the substitution of diesel fuel with a biofuel such as vegetable oil. Unfortunately, very little is known about the cellular effects of these alternative diesel emissions on the airways. The aim of this study was to test whether coconut oil substitution in diesel fuel reduces the adverse effect of diesel emission exposure on human bronchial epithelial cells. Human bronchial epithelial cells were cultured at air-liquid interface for 7 days and exposed to diesel engine emissions from conventional diesel fuel or diesel fuel blended with raw coconut oil at low (10%), moderate (15%) and high (20%) proportions. Cell viability, inflammation, antioxidant production and xenobiotic metabolism were measured. Compared to conventional diesel, low fractional coconut oil substitution (10% and 15%) reduced inflammation and increased antioxidant expression, whereas higher fractional coconut oil (20%) reduced cell viability and increased inflammation. Therefore, cellular responses after exposure to alternative diesel emission are dependent on fuel composition.
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- Annalicia Vaughan
- The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
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- International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health, The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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Ferreira JA, Santos JM, Breitkreitz MC, Ferreira JMS, Lins PMP, Farias SC, de Morais DR, Eberlin MN, Bottoli CBG. Characterization of the lipid profile from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) oil of different varieties by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry associated with principal component analysis and independent component analysis. Food Res Int 2019; 123:189-197. [PMID: 31284967 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Coconut oil (CO) from fifteen different varieties of coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.) and one CO processed on an industrial scale were analyzed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and the data processed using the chemometric tools principal component analysis and independent component analysis. ESI-MS fingerprinting of lipid compounds showed predominance of diacylglycerols and triacylglycerols, as confirmed by high-resolution MS measurements. Chemometric processing of the ESI-MS data differentiated the coconut oil samples, showing that different coconut varieties/cultivars produce oils with distinguishable abundances of lipidic compounds. Thus ESI-MS analysis followed by data treatment using chemometric tools offers a tool able to classify the industrial coconut oils in a fast, simple and effective way, as well as serving as a potential method to identify the coconut varieties by the CO origin, and the occurrence of any adulteration. The procedure may also be applied for quality control of the industrial processes.
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- Jordana Alves Ferreira
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, POB 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, POB 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Pernambuco, 52171-900, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Av. Beira Mar, n° 3250, 49025-040 Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, POB 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Liu R, Guo X, Cheng M, Zheng L, Gong M, Chang M, Jin Q, Wang X. Effects of chemical refinement on the quality of coconut oil. J Food Sci Technol 2019; 56:3109-3116. [PMID: 31205365 PMCID: PMC6542917 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-03810-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Refinement is usually used to remove undesired components to improve coconut oil quality. In the present study, crude coconut oil (CCO) was refined in four stages: conventional degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization. Physiochemical indices during the refinement were evaluated: peroxide value (PV), free fatty acid (FFA), fatty acid composition; fat composition; triacylglycerol profile, micronutrient (e.g., tocopherols and sterols) and contaminant (e.g., 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPD esters), and glycidyl esters (GEs) levels. Compared to CCO, the quality of refined oil was improved by reducing PV and FFA levels. No significant changes in triacylglycerol compositions were found during refinement. However, unsaturated fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acids were decreased after refinement. Also, some micronutrients like tocopherol and sterol were decreased from 12.39 to 0.10 mg/kg and from 679.69 to 426.50 mg/kg, respectively. The undesired contaminants, i.e., 3-MCPD esters and GEs, increased markedly during refinement.
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- Ruijie Liu
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
- Food and Drug Inspection and Testing Center, Puyang, 457000 People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Lipid Nutrition and Safety, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122 Jiangsu People’s Republic of China
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de Oliveira E, Quitete FT, Bernardino DN, Guarda DS, Caramez FAH, Soares PN, Peixoto TC, Rodrigues VST, Trevenzoli IH, Moura EG, Lisboa PC. Maternal coconut oil intake on lactation programs for endocannabinoid system dysfunction in adult offspring. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 130:12-21. [PMID: 31059745 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Maternal exposure to coconut oil metabolically programs adult offspring for overweight, hyperphagia and hyperleptinemia. We studied the neuroendocrine mechanisms by which coconut oil supplementation during breastfeeding as well as continued exposure of this oil throughout life affect the feeding behavior of the progeny. At birth, pups were divided into two groups: Soybean oil (SO) and Coconut oil (CO). Dams received these oils by gavage (0.5 g/kg body mass/day) during lactation. Half of the CO group continued to receive CO in chow throughout life (CO + C). Adult CO and CO + C groups had overweight; the CO group had hyperphagia, higher visceral adiposity, and hyperleptinemia, while the CO + C group had hypophagia only. The CO group showed higher DAGLα (endocannabinoid synthesis) but no alteration of FAAH (endocannabinoid degradation) or CB1R. Leptin signaling and GLP1R were unchanged in the CO group, which did not explain its phenotype. Hyperphagia in these animals can be due to higher DAGLα, increasing the production of 2-AG, an orexigenic mediator. The CO + C group had higher preference for fat and lower hypothalamic GLP1R content. Continuous exposure to coconut oil prevented an increase in DAGLα. The CO + C group, although hypophagic, showed greater voracity when exposed to a hyperlipidemic diet, maybe due to lower GLP1R, since GLP1 inhibits short-term food intake.
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- Elaine de Oliveira
- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology, Department of Physiological Sciences, Roberto Alcantara Gomes Biology Institute, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20551-030, Brazil.
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Liu R, Cheng M, Kothapalli KSD, Wang Z, Mendralla E, Park HG, Block RC, Wang X, Brenna JT. Glycerol derived process contaminants in refined coconut oil induce cholesterol synthesis in HepG2 cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 127:135-142. [PMID: 30878531 PMCID: PMC6467815 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Despite its 50-year history, the conventional diet-heart hypothesis holding that dietary saturated fats raise serum cholesterol, and with it, cardiovascular risk, remains controversial. Harsh chemical and physical treatment generates process contaminants, and refined oils raise serum and tissue cholesterol in vivo independent of saturated fat content. We developed an in vitro bioassay for rapidly assessing the influence of oils on cholesterol metabolism in the human liver HepG2 cell line, and tested it using coconut oil (CO) of various stages of refinement. CO was dissolved with dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) surfactant, solvent evaporated, and emulsified into fat-free cell culture media. After 24 h treatment cellular cholesterol and triacylglycerol increased; HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR) increased and CYP7A1 (cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase) decreased with sequential processing steps, deacidification, bleaching, deodorization, while fatty acid profiles were not affected. Glycerol-derived process contaminants glycidyl esters and monochloropropandiol (MCPD) increased with processing. Addition of glycidyl or MCPD to virgin CO (VCO) had similar effects to processing, while addition of phenolic antioxidants to fully refined CO reduced HMGCR and increased CYP7A1. We conclude that harsh processing creates contaminants that raise cholesterol levels in vitro, consistent with a role as a contributing atherosclerotic factor.
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- Ruijie Liu
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA; Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition of Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu Province, PR China; Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Depts. of Chemistry, of Pediatrics, and of Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, USA
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- Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition of Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA; Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Depts. of Chemistry, of Pediatrics, and of Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA; Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Depts. of Chemistry, of Pediatrics, and of Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA; Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Depts. of Chemistry, of Pediatrics, and of Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, USA
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- Department of Community and Preventive Medicine and Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Saunders Research Building, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition of Jiangsu Province, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA; Dell Pediatric Research Institute and the Depts. of Chemistry, of Pediatrics, and of Nutrition, University of Texas at Austin, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, USA.
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Ojeda-Serna IE, Rocha-Guzmán NE, Gallegos-Infante JA, Cháirez-Ramírez MH, Rosas-Flores W, Pérez-Martínez JD, Moreno-Jiménez MR, González-Laredo RF. Water-in-oil organogel based emulsions as a tool for increasing bioaccessibility and cell permeability of poorly water-soluble nutraceuticals. Food Res Int 2019; 120:415-424. [PMID: 31000257 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The use of organogels in food and pharmaceutical sciences has several technical problems related with restricted diffusion of the drugs and lack of a proper gelator molecule. These features are important into the new product design. An alternative to improve technological properties in organogels is the use of emulsions. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the behavior on bioaccessibility and permeability of bioactives loaded into organogel-based emulsions. The objective of the present experimental work was to study the physical properties of organogel-based emulsions made with vegetable oil loaded with three different bioactives (betulin, curcumin and quercetin) and the influence on their bioaccessibility. Organogels were made of canola or coconut oils and myverol as gelator (10% w/w). Water-in-oil emulsions (at 5, 10 and 12.5 wt% of water content) were prepared by mixing the melted proper organogel and water (80 °C) under high shear conditions (20,000 rpm). Micrographs, rheological tests (amplitude, frequency, temperature sweeps and creep-compliance measurements), DSC and particle size analysis were performed to samples. In vitro digestion (oral, gastric and intestinal phase), lipolysis assays, bioaccessibility and permeability tests by cell culture of Caco-2 were made. Organogels of coconut oil have shown poor emulsification properties.
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- I E Ojeda-Serna
- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, UASLP, Av. Manuel Nava No. 6, Zona Universitaria, San Luis Potosí 78210, SLP, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ings. Química y Bioquímica, TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Col. Nueva Vizcaya, Durango 34080, DGO, Mexico
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Panth N, Dias CB, Wynne K, Singh H, Garg ML. Medium-chain fatty acids lower postprandial lipemia: A randomized crossover trial. Clin Nutr 2019; 39:90-96. [PMID: 30824268 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Epidemiological and interventional studies have linked saturated fatty acids (SFA) with elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased CVD risk. However, the effects of the SFA chain length on postprandial lipemia in humans are not well elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of short, medium and long-chain SFA on postprandial blood lipids in healthy volunteers. Sixteen healthy volunteers consumed test biscuits containing 40 g of either butter (BB), coconut oil (CB) or lard (LB) in a single-blinded, randomized crossover design. Blood samples were collected fasting and 2, 3, 4, and 6 hours postprandially and assessed for blood lipids (total cholesterol, TC; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-C; LDL-C and triglyceride, TG). The postprandial TG response following CB was 59.8% lower than following BB (p < 0.01) and 58.8% lower than LB (p < 0.01), although no difference was observed between the BB and the LB responses. The net area under the LDL-C concentration curve was significantly larger after consumption of the CB compared to the BB, despite no significant differences in postprandial net area under the TC and HDL-C concentration curves. Consumption of medium-chain SFA as CB resulted in lower postprandial TG excursions compared to short-chain SFA as BB and long-chain SFA as LB, despite their identical fat and caloric content. These results suggest that SFA differ in their potential to elevate postprandial lipid levels, and that coconut oil, a rich source of medium-chain SFA may not be as hyperlipidemic as animal fats rich in long chain SFA. ANZCTR IDENTIFIER: 12617000903381. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER: The study was registered with the Australia New Zealand Trial registry as ACTRN12617000903381.
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- Nutraceuticals Research Program, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, 305C Medical Science Building, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Nutraceuticals Research Program, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, 305C Medical Science Building, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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- Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology, School of Medicine and Public Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, New Lambton, NSW 2310, Australia.
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- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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- Nutraceuticals Research Program, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, 305C Medical Science Building, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Narayanankutty A, Anil A, Illam SP, Kandiyil SP, Raghavamenon AC. Non-polar lipid carbonyls of thermally oxidized coconut oil induce hepatotoxicity mediated by redox imbalance. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2018; 138:45-51. [PMID: 30392580 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Thermal oxidation products of edible oils including aldehydes, peroxides and polymerized triglycerides formed during the cooking process are increasingly debated as contributory to chronic degenerative diseases. Depending on the oil used for cooking, the source of fatty acids and its oxidation products may vary and would have a differential influence on the physiological process. Coconut oil (CO) is a medium chain triglyceride-rich edible oil used in South India and other Asia Pacific countries for cooking purposes. The present study evaluated the biological effects of thermally oxidized coconut oil (TCO) as well as its non- polar hexane (TCOH) and polar methanol (TCO-M) sub-fractions in male Wistar rats. Results showed an increase in the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs) and conjugated diene levels in TCO, which was extracted to TCOH fraction. The animals consumed TCO and its hexane and methanol fractions had a considerable increase in weight gain. However, serum and hepatic triglycerides were increased only in animals with TCO and TCOH administration. In these animals, the hepatic redox balance was disturbed, with a reduction in GSH and a concomitant increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs). Increased incidence of microvesicles in hepatic histological observations also supported this assumption. Together, the study shows that TCO consumption is unhealthy, where the nonpolar compounds generated during thermal oxidation may be involved in the toxic insults.
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- Arunaksharan Narayanankutty
- (1)Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala (Recognized research centre of the University of Calicut)
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- (1)Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala (Recognized research centre of the University of Calicut); (2)Department of Zoology, Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala
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- (1)Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala (Recognized research centre of the University of Calicut)
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- (1)Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala (Recognized research centre of the University of Calicut)
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- (1)Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala (Recognized research centre of the University of Calicut).
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Weerasekera A, Sima DM, Dresselaers T, Van Huffel S, Van Damme P, Himmelreich U. Non-invasive assessment of disease progression and neuroprotective effects of dietary coconut oil supplementation in the ALS SOD1 G93A mouse model: A 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopic study. Neuroimage Clin 2018; 20:1092-1105. [PMID: 30368196 PMCID: PMC6202692 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease primarily characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the motor cortex, brainstem and spinal cord. Due to relatively fast progression of ALS, early diagnosis is essential for possible therapeutic intervention and disease management. To identify potential diagnostic markers, we investigated age-dependent effects of disease onset and progression on regional neurochemistry in the SOD1G93A ALS mouse model using localized in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). We focused mainly on the brainstem region since brainstem motor nuclei are the primarily affected regions in SOD1G93A mice and ALS patients. In addition, metabolite profiles of the motor cortex were also assessed. In the brainstem, a gradual decrease in creatine levels were detected starting from the pre-symptomatic age of 70 days postpartum. During the early symptomatic phase (day 90), a significant increase in the levels of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ- aminobutyric acid (GABA) was measured. At later time points, alterations in the form of decreased NAA, glutamate, glutamine and increased myo-inositol were observed. Also, decreased glutamate, NAA and increased taurine levels were seen at late stages in the motor cortex. A proof-of-concept (PoC) study was conducted to assess the effects of coconut oil supplementation in SODG93A mice. The PoC revealed that the coconut oil supplementation together with the regular diet delayed disease symptoms, enhanced motor performance, and prolonged survival in the SOD1G93A mouse model. Furthermore, MRS data showed stable metabolic profile at day 120 in the coconut oil diet group compared to the group receiving a standard diet without coconut oil supplementation. In addition, a positive correlation between survival and the neuronal marker NAA was found. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that reports metabolic changes in the brainstem using in vivo MRS and effects of coconut oil supplementation as a prophylactic treatment in SOD1G93A mice.
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- A Weerasekera
- Biomedical MRI Unit/MoSAIC, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analytics, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; icometrix, R&D department, Leuven, Belgium
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- Radiology, Department of Imaging and Pathology, UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analytics, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospitals Leuven, Laboratory of Neurobiology, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Center for Brain & Disease Research, VIB, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomedical MRI Unit/MoSAIC, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Tubtimsri S, Limmatvapirat C, Limsirichaikul S, Akkaramongkolporn P, Inoue Y, Limmatvapirat S. Fabrication and characterization of spearmint oil loaded nanoemulsions as cytotoxic agents against oral cancer cell. Asian J Pharm Sci 2018; 13:425-437. [PMID: 32104417 PMCID: PMC7032207 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2018.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2017] [Revised: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Spearmint oil (SMO), a commonly used essential oil for oral care products, possesses various interesting functions, especially for anticancer property. However, the application of SMO for cancer treatment is limited due to water insoluble. In the present study, nanoemulsions, which have been widely accepted as dosage forms for poorly water-soluble drugs, were selected as candidate carriers for SMO to inhibit oral cancer cell. The nanoemulsions were fabricated using phase inversion temperature method. The factors affecting formation and properties of nanoemulsions including type and amount of surfactants, oil loading and ratio of SMO to virgin coconut oil (VCO) were investigated. Among the surfactants used, the nanoemulsions containing polyoxyethylene castor oil derivatives (Kolliphor®EL; PCO35, Cremophor®RH40; PCO40, Eumulgin®CO60; PCO60) and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters (PSF80) showed 100% creaming after temperature cycling test indicating excellent physical stability while those containing PCO40 demonstrated more transparency and better physical stability. With an increasing amount of PCO40, the droplet size tended to decrease and was in the nano-size range (<1000 nm) after increasing to more than 5% (w/w). SMO-VCO loading also influenced on the droplet size. At 5% (w/w) PCO40, the maximum SMO-VCO loading of 25% (w/w) to attain nanoemulsions was observed. Moreover, the composition of oils had an impact on size of emulsions. The transparent nanoemulsions were only prepared in the range of SMO-VCO from 40:60 to 80:20, suggesting the optimum ratio of SMO to surfactant and the composition of oils were the critical factors for formation of nanoemulsions. NMR study disclosed that the interaction between PCO40 with both VCO and SMO should be a possible stabilization mechanism. Furthermore, the SMO-VCO nanoemulsions exhibited significant cytotoxic effect against oral carcinoma (KON) cell line using MTT assay. The finding, therefore, revealed the good feasibility of SMO-VCO nanoemulsions as novel carriers for treating of oral cancer.
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- Sukannika Tubtimsri
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Burapha University, Thailand
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, 6 Rachamankra Road, Ampur Mueng, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, 6 Rachamankra Road, Ampur Mueng, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Drug Safety Management, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Josai University, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, 6 Rachamankra Road, Ampur Mueng, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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Nishimura Y, Moriyama M, Kawabe K, Satoh H, Takano K, Azuma YT, Nakamura Y. Lauric Acid Alleviates Neuroinflammatory Responses by Activated Microglia: Involvement of the GPR40-Dependent Pathway. Neurochem Res 2018; 43:1723-1735. [PMID: 29947014 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-018-2587-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In several neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), microglia are hyperactivated and release nitric oxide (NO) and proinflammatory cytokines, resulting its neuropathology. Mounting evidence indicates that dietary supplementation with coconut oil (CNO) reduces the cognitive deficits associated with AD; however, the precise mechanism(s) underlying the beneficial effect of CNO are unknown. In the present study, we examined the effects of lauric acid (LA), a major constituent of CNO, on microglia activated experimentally by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), using primary cultured rat microglia and the mouse microglial cell line, BV-2. LA attenuated LPS-stimulated NO production and the expression of inducible NO synthase protein without affecting cell viability. In addition, LA suppressed LPS-induced reactive oxygen species and proinflammatory cytokine production, as well as phosphorylation of p38-mitogen activated protein kinase and c-Jun N-terminal kinase. LA-induced suppression of NO production was partially but significantly reversed in the presence of GW1100, an antagonist of G protein-coupled receptor (GPR) 40, which is an LA receptor on the plasma membrane. LA also decreased LPS-induced phagocytosis, which was completely reversed by co-treatment with GW1100. Moreover, LA alleviated amyloid-β-induced enhancement of phagocytosis. These results suggest that attenuation of microglial activation by LA may occur via the GPR40-dependent pathway. Such effects of LA may reduce glial activation and the subsequent neuronal damage in AD patients who consume CNO.
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- Yasunori Nishimura
- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan.,Department of Regenerative Science, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Osaka Prefecture University, Izumisano, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology in Veterinary Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-58 Rinku-Ourai Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, 598-8531, Japan
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Manio MC, Matsumura S, Inoue K. Low-fat diet, and medium-fat diets containing coconut oil and soybean oil exert different metabolic effects in untrained and treadmill-trained mice. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2018; 15:29. [PMID: 29914522 PMCID: PMC6006686 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-018-0234-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diets containing fats of different proportions and types have been demonstrated to influence metabolism. These fats differ in long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) or medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) content. In our laboratory using swimming as the training modality, MCFAs increased endurance attributed to increased activities of oxidative enzymes. How it affects whole-body metabolism remains unexplored. The present study investigated the metabolic, biochemical and genetic adaptations with treadmill running as the training modality. METHODS C57BL/6N mice were divided into untrained and trained groups and provided with low-fat (10% kcal from soybean oil), coconut oil (10% kcal from soybean oil, 20% kcal from coconut oil) or soybean oil (30% kcal from soybean oil) diet. Training was performed on a treadmill for 30 days. After recovery, whole-body metabolism at rest and during exercise, endurance, substrate metabolism, mitochondrial enzyme activities, and gene expression of training-adaptive genes in the muscle and liver were measured. RESULTS At rest, medium-fat diets decreased respiratory exchange ratio (RER) (p < 0.05). Training increased RER in all diet groups without affecting oxygen consumption (p < 0.05). During exercise, diets had no overt effects on metabolism while training decreased oxygen consumption indicating decreased energy expenditure (p < 0.05). Coconut oil without training improved endurance based on work (p < 0.05). Training improved all endurance parameters without overt effects of diet (p < 0.05). Moreover, training increased the activities of mitochondrial enzymes likely related to the increased expression of estrogen related receptor (ERR) α and ERRβ (p < 0.05). Coconut oil inhibited peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) β/δ activation and glycogen accumulation in the muscle but activated PPARα in the liver in the trained state (p < 0.05). Substrate utilization data suggested that coconut oil and/or resulting ketone bodies spared glycogen utilization in the trained muscle during exercise thereby preserving endurance. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated the various roles of diet and fat types in training adaptation. Diets exerted different roles in PPAR activation and substrate handling in the context of endurance exercise training. However, the role of fat types in training adaptations is limited as training overwhelms and normalizes the effects of diet in the untrained state particularly on endurance performance, mitochondrial biogenesis, and ERR expression.
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- Mark Christian Manio
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Pengon S, Chinatangkul N, Limmatvapirat C, Limmatvapirat S. The effect of surfactant on the physical properties of coconut oil nanoemulsions. Asian J Pharm Sci 2018; 13:409-414. [PMID: 32104415 PMCID: PMC7032145 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to develop the water compatible form of coconut oil through nano-emulsification. The effect of different types and amounts of surfactants on the physical characteristics of nanoemulsions containing coconut oil was investigated. Coconut oil nanoemulsions containing varied amounts of surfactants including polyethylene glycol octyl phenyl ether (PGO), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (POS), polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil (PHC), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and poloxamer 407 (PLX) were formulated and comparatively evaluated for their physical properties. The results showed that the coconut oil nanoemulsions using PGO, POS and PHC as surfactants exhibited low percent creaming index indicating excellent stability, while those containing SLS and PLX demonstrated the higher percent creaming index suggesting lesser physical stability. The droplet sizes of nanoemulsions consisting of 5% (w/w) PGO, POS and PHC were 22.843, 4.458 and 0.162 µm, respectively. Thus, coconut oil nanoemulsions with the smallest size could be obtained when PHC was applied. Furthermore, the droplet size of nanoemulsions decreased from 33 µm to less than 200 nm with an increase in the amount of PHC from 1% to 10% (w/w). Additionally, the properties of coconut oil based nanoemulsions containing PHC were not changed through temperature cycling test. From these results, it was suggested that the fabrication of stable coconut oil nanoemulsions with small particle size could be easily achieved by using 5% (w/w) PHC as a surfactant. The knowledge gained from the study might provide the basic guideline for the fabrication of stable nanoemulsions for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields in the future.
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- Sirikarn Pengon
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Siam University, Bangkok 10160, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Siam University, Bangkok 10160, Thailand.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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Gholami A, Golestaneh M, Andalib Z. A new method for determination of cocamidopropyl betaine synthesized from coconut oil through spectral shift of Eriochrome Black T. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2018; 192:122-127. [PMID: 29128745 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a zwitterionic surfactant that is synthesized using coconut oil and usually supplied in form of an aqueous solution with 25-37% w/w. In this study, a novel method based on UV-visible spectroscopy is developed for an accurate determination of CAPB synthesized from coconut oil. Eriochrome Black T (EBT) as a specific color indicator was added to CAPB and a red shift and color change were observed. This shift leads in increasing wavelength selectivity of the method. The change in the color intensity depends on the concentration of CAPB. By measuring the absorbance of a solution containing CAPB, its concentration was measured. After optimizing all the effective parameters, CAPB was detected in commercial real samples. Using the proposed approach, limit of quantification (LOQ) and relative standard deviation (RSD) were obtained about 4.30×10-5M and 4.8% respectively. None of unreacted materials or by-products, which were produced in the synthesis of CAPB, showed any interference in the determination of CAPB. This shows that the proposed method is specific and accurate, and can potentially be used for quantitative determination of CAPB in commercial samples with satisfactory results.
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- Ali Gholami
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan, Kashan, P.O. Box 87317-51167, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Department of Science, Farhangian University, Tehran, P.O. Box 19396-14464, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan, Kashan, P.O. Box 87317-51167, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Strunk T, Pupala S, Hibbert J, Doherty D, Patole S. Topical Coconut Oil in Very Preterm Infants: An Open-Label Randomised Controlled Trial. Neonatology 2018; 113:146-151. [PMID: 29197867 DOI: 10.1159/000480538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The immature fragile skin of preterm infants represents an inadequate protective barrier. The emollient and anti-infective properties of coconut oil make it a potentially beneficial topical agent for this population. OBJECTIVES Our aim was to evaluate feasibility, safety, and the effects of topical coconut oil on skin condition in very preterm infants. METHODS An open-label randomised controlled trial in preterm infants <30 weeks' gestation was conducted. Enrolled infants were randomised to receive either routine care or topical coconut oil (5 mL/kg) twice daily for 21 days, starting within 24 h of birth. The neonatal skin condition was the primary outcome, and was assessed using the Neonatal Skin Condition Score (NSCS) on days 1, 7, 14, and 21. The number of coconut oil applications was recorded to assess clinical feasibility and all enrolled infants were monitored for adverse effects of topical coconut application, such as skin irritation. RESULTS A total of 72 infants born <30 weeks' gestation were enrolled (36 infants per arm), with comparable demographic characteristics. Topical application of coconut oil was feasible and without adverse effects. The NSCS was maintained in the coconut oil group throughout the intervention period, but deteriorated from a median (IQR) of 3 (3-4) on day 1 to 4 (4-4) on day 21 in the control group (p = 0.01). There were no differences in common neonatal outcomes, including sepsis, necrotising enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, chronic lung disease, and mortality. CONCLUSIONS Topical coconut oil maintained a better skin condition in very preterm infants without adverse effects. This simple, safe, and affordable intervention warrants further investigation.
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- Tobias Strunk
- Neonatal Directorate, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Subiaco, WA, Australia
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Sheela DL, Nazeem PA, Narayanankutty A, Shylaja RM, Davis SP, James P, Valsalan R, Devassy Babu T, Raghavamenon AC. Coconut phytocompounds inhibits polyol pathway enzymes: Implication in prevention of microvascular diabetic complications. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2017; 127:20-24. [PMID: 29156154 DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Coconut oil (CO), the primary choice of cooking purposes in the south Asian countries, is rich in medium chain saturated fatty acids, especially lauric acid (50-52%). The oil has high medicinal use in Ayurvedic system and known to contain polyphenolic antioxidants. Studies have reported that CO improves insulin sensitivity and shows hypoglycemic effect. However, there is no information regarding its effect on chronic diabetic complications including retinopathy and nephropathy is available. The secondary diabetic complications are mediated by the activation of polyol pathway, where aldose reductase (AR) plays crucial role. In this study, in silico analysis has been used to screen the effect of CO as well as its constituents, MCFAs and phenolic compounds, for targeting the molecules in polyol pathway. The study revealed that lauric acid (LA) interacts with AR and DPP-IV of polyol pathway and inhibits the activity of these enzymes. Validation studies using animal models confirmed the inhibition of AR and SDH in wistar rats. Further, the LA dose dependently reduced the expression of AR in HCT-15 cells. Together, the study suggests the possible role of CO, particularly LA in reducing secondary diabetic complications.
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- Devi Lekshmi Sheela
- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India.
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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- Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Kerala 680656, India; Department of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer Research Centre (Recognized Research Centre of University of Calicut), Amala Nagar P.O., Thrissur, Kerala 680555, India
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Kinsella R, Maher T, Clegg ME. Coconut oil has less satiating properties than medium chain triglyceride oil. Physiol Behav 2017; 179:422-426. [PMID: 28689741 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2017] [Revised: 06/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
It is well established that the consumption of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) can increase satiety and reduce food intake. Many media articles promote the use of coconut oil for weight loss advocating similar health benefits to that of MCT. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of MCT oil compared to coconut oil and control oil on food intake and satiety. Following an overnight fast, participants consumed a test breakfast smoothie containing 205kcal of either (i) MCT oil (ii) coconut oil or (iii) vegetable oil (control) on three separate test days. Participants recorded appetite ratings on visual analogue scales and were presented with an ad libitum lunch meal of preselected sandwiches 180min after consumption of the breakfast. The results showed a significant difference in energy and macronutrient intakes at the ad libitum meal between the three oils with the MCT oil reducing food intake compared to the coconut and control oil. Differences in food intake throughout the day were found for energy and fat, with the control having increased food intake compared to the MCT and coconut. The MCT also increased fullness over the three hours after breakfast compared to the control and coconut oils. The coconut oil was also reported as being less palatable than the MCT oil. The results of this study confirm the differences that exist between MCT and coconut oil such that coconut oil cannot be promoted as having similar effects to MCT oil on food intake and satiety.
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Affiliation(s)
- R Kinsella
- Functional Food Centre, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK
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- Functional Food Centre, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK
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- Functional Food Centre, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK.
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