scholarly journals Milk polar lipids reduce lipid cardiovascular risk factors in overweight postmenopausal women: towards a gut sphingomyelin-cholesterol interplay

Gut ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Vors ◽  
Laurie Joumard-Cubizolles ◽  
Manon Lecomte ◽  
Emmanuel Combe ◽  
Lemlih Ouchchane ◽  
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ObjectiveTo investigate whether milk polar lipids (PL) impact human intestinal lipid absorption, metabolism, microbiota and associated markers of cardiometabolic health.DesignA double-blind, randomised controlled 4-week study involving 58 postmenopausal women was used to assess the chronic effects of milk PL consumption (0, 3 or 5 g-PL/day) on lipid metabolism and gut microbiota. The acute effects of milk PL on intestinal absorption and metabolism of cholesterol were assessed in a randomised controlled crossover study using tracers in ileostomy patients.ResultsOver 4 weeks, milk PL significantly reduced fasting and postprandial plasma concentrations of cholesterol and surrogate lipid markers of cardiovascular disease risk, including total/high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and apolipoprotein (Apo)B/ApoA1 ratios. The highest PL dose preferentially induced a decreased number of intestine-derived chylomicron particles. Also, milk PL increased faecal loss of coprostanol, a gut-derived metabolite of cholesterol, but major bacterial populations and faecal short-chain fatty acids were not affected by milk PL, regardless of the dose. Acute ingestion of milk PL by ileostomy patients shows that milk PL decreased cholesterol absorption and increased cholesterol-ileal efflux, which can be explained by the observed co-excretion with milk sphingomyelin in the gut.ConclusionThe present data demonstrate for the first time in humans that milk PL can improve the cardiometabolic health by decreasing several lipid cardiovascular markers, notably through a reduced intestinal cholesterol absorption involving specific interactions in the gut, without disturbing the major bacterial phyla of gut microbiota.Trial registration numberNCT02099032 and NCT02146339; Results.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nathathai Temyingyong ◽  
Nut Koonrungsesomboon ◽  
Nutthiya Hanprasertpong ◽  
Mingkwan Na Takuathung ◽  
Supanimit Teekachunhatean

Soy isoflavones have several potential benefits related to postmenopausal health. Isoflavone glycosides, found predominantly in nonfermented soy products, e.g., soy milk, require conversion by gut microbiota to their respective bioavailable aglycones prior to absorption into portal circulation. Use of short-course oral ciprofloxacin for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis, the incidence of which is increasing among postmenopausal women, might adversely affect gut microbiota. The objective of this one-group pre-post treatment study was to determine the effect of short-course oral ciprofloxacin on isoflavone pharmacokinetics in healthy postmenopausal women. Eleven postmenopausal subjects were assigned to consume a single oral dose of 375 mL UHT soy milk (SOY phase). Blood samples were collected immediately before soy milk ingestion and at specific times for 32 hours after soy milk ingestion. Following a washout period of at least seven days, subjects were assigned to take 250 mg oral ciprofloxacin after breakfast and dinner for three days, followed by a single oral dose of 375 mL UHT soy milk the next day (CIPRO/SOY phase). Blood samples were collected at the same time points as in the SOY phase. Plasma samples were treated withβ-glucuronidase/sulfatase and plasma concentrations of aglycones (genistein and daidzein) were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography.Cmax,AUC0-t, andAUC0-∞of both aglycones andTmaxof genistein obtained from the CIPRO/SOY phase were significantly lower than those obtained from the SOY phase, whileTmaxof daidzein and t1/2of both aglycones in the two phases were not significantly different.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecile Vors ◽  
Manon Lecomte ◽  
Laurie Joumard-Cubizolles ◽  
Emilie Blond ◽  
Laure Meiller ◽  
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Abstract Objectives Nutritional strategies can play a major role in the management of cholesterolemia, notably in postmenopausal women at risk of CVD. Interest has recently grown on the potential health benefits of milk polar lipids (MPL). We showed that isolipidic enrichment of the diet with MPL improved several lipid CV risk factors but underlying mechanisms remained unclear. We hypothesized that MPL reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption in humans. Methods We performed a double-blind randomized controlled trial in 58 postmenopausal women with fasting HDL-cholesterol < 1.6 mM. They were subjected to a 4-week dietary intervention with daily consumption of a cream-cheese containing 12 g of milk fat including either 0 g (control, n = 19), 3 g (n = 19) or 5 g (n = 20) of MPL. Before and after each intervention, blood lipids were measured in the whole cohort whereas fecal lipids and coprostanol were analyzed in a subgroup (n = 7–9 per group). A proof-of-concept mechanistic crossover study was also carried out in 4 ileostomized subjects who performed 8h-postprandial tests after consuming 0g-, 3g- or 5g-MPL enriched cheese labelled with 2H-cholesterol tracer. Plasma, chylomicrons and ileal efflux were analyzed. Results Milk fat enriched with 3 to 5 g MPL induced dose-response reductions in serum total cholesterol (up to −6.8% in 5 g group, p < 0.05), LDL-cholesterol (−8.7%, p < 0.05) and HDL/total-cholesterol ratio (p < 0.001), compared to the control that had no effect. Fecal excretion of coprostanol increased after MPL supplementation (p < 0.05, 3g- and 5g-MPL vs control), and the fecal coprostanol/cholesterol ratio was inversely correlated with serum total- and LDL-cholesterol after intervention (r = −0.5, p < 0.05). In ileostomized subjects, postprandial accumulation of 2H-cholesterol in plasma and chylomicrons was reduced after 3 to 5 g MPL consumption (p < 0.05, vs control). Both cholesterol and milk sphingomyelin increased in ileal efflux after MPL enriched cheeses (p < 0.05). Conclusions Present results suggest that milk polar lipids decrease cholesterol absorption in humans through interactions with sphingomyelin and by increasing conversion of cholesterol to coprostanol. Funding Sources ANR (French National Research Agency, VALOBAB project, ANR-11-ALID-007–01), PHRC-I (French Clinical Research Program, 14–007), CNIEL (French Dairy Interbranch Organization).


2005 ◽  
Vol 288 (5) ◽  
pp. G943-G949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofa Qin ◽  
Hui Shen ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Shuqin Zheng ◽  
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a gastrointestinal hormone secreted in response to meal ingestion by enteroendocrine L cells located predominantly in the lower small intestine and large intestine. GLP-1 inhibits the secretion and motility of the upper gut and has been suggested to play a role in the “ileal brake.” In this study, we investigated the effect of recombinant GLP-1-(7–36) amide (rGLP-1) on lipid absorption in the small intestine in intestinal lymph duct-cannulated rats. In addition, the effects of rGLP-1 on intestinal production of apolipoprotein (apo) B and apo A-IV, two apolipoproteins closely related to lipid absorption, were evaluated. rGLP-1 was infused through the jugular vein, and lipids were infused simultaneously through a duodenal cannula. Our results showed that infusion of rGLP-1 at 20 pmol·kg−1·min−1 caused a dramatic and prompt decrease in lymph flow from 2.22 ± 0.15 (SE) ml/h at baseline ( n = 6) to 1.24 ± 0.06 ml/h at 2 h ( P < 0.001). In contrast, a significant increase in lymph flow was observed in the saline (control) group: 2.19 ± 0.20 and 3.48 ± 0.09 ml/h at baseline and at 6 h of lipid infusion, respectively ( P < 0.001). rGLP-1 also inhibited intestinal triolein absorption ( P < 0.05) and lymphatic apo B and apo A-IV output ( P < 0.05) but did not affect cholesterol absorption. In conclusion, rGLP-1 dramatically decreases intestinal lymph flow and reduces triglyceride absorption and apo B and apo A-IV production. These findings suggest a novel role for GLP-1 in lipid absorption.


iScience ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 102077
Author(s):  
Hu Hua ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Tong Wu ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Rankin ◽  
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Cathal A. Cadogan ◽  
Heather E. Barry ◽  
Evie Gardner ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The use of multiple medications (polypharmacy) is a concern in older people (≥65 years) and is associated with negative health outcomes. For older populations with multimorbidity, polypharmacy is the reality and the key challenge is ensuring appropriate polypharmacy (as opposed to inappropriate polypharmacy). This external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) aims to further test a theory-based intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care in two jurisdictions, Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Methods Twelve GP practices across NI (n=6) and the six counties in the ROI that border NI will be randomised to either the intervention or usual care group. Members of the research team have developed an intervention to improve appropriate polypharmacy in older people in primary care using the Theoretical Domains Framework of behaviour change. The intervention consists of two components: (1) an online video which demonstrates how a GP may prescribe appropriate polypharmacy during a consultation with an older patient and (2) a patient recall process, whereby patients are invited to scheduled medication review consultations with GPs. Ten older patients receiving polypharmacy (≥4 medications) will be recruited per GP practice (n=120). GP practices allocated to the intervention arm will be asked to watch the online video and schedule medication reviews with patients on two occasions; an initial and a 6-month follow-up appointment. GP practices allocated to the control arm will continue to provide usual care to patients. The study will assess the feasibility of recruitment, retention and study procedures including collecting data on medication appropriateness (from GP records), quality of life and health service use (i.e. hospitalisations). An embedded process evaluation will assess intervention fidelity (i.e. was the intervention delivered as intended), acceptability of the intervention and potential mechanisms of action. Discussion This pilot cRCT will provide evidence of the feasibility of a range of study parameters such as recruitment and retention, data collection procedures and the acceptability of the intervention. Pre-specified progression criteria will also be used to determine whether or not to proceed to a definitive cRCT. Trial registration ISRCTN, ISRCTN41009897. Registered 19 November 2019. ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04181879. Registered 02 December 2019.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ky Young Cho

Abstract Background The association between the gut microbiota and pediatric obesity was analyzed in a cross-sectional study. A prospective study of obese children was conducted to assess the gut microbial alterations after a weight change. We collected fecal samples from obese children before and after a 2-month weight reduction program that consisted of individual counseling for nutritional education and physical activity, and we performed 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing using an Illumina MiSeq platform. Results Thirty-six participants, aged 7 to 18 years, were classified into the fat loss (n = 17) and the fat gain (n = 19) groups according to the change in total body fat (%) after the intervention. The baseline analysis of the gut microbiota in the preintervention stages showed dysbiotic features of both groups compared with those of normal-weight children. In the fat loss group, significantly decreased proportions of Bacteroidetes phylum, Bacteroidia class, Bacteroidales order, Bacteroidaceae family, and Bacteroides genus, along with increased proportions of Firmicutes phylum, Clostridia class, and Clostridiales order, were observed after intervention. The microbial richness was significantly reduced, without a change in beta diversity in the fat loss group. The fat gain group showed significantly deceased proportions of Firmicutes phylum, Clostridia class, Clostridiales order, Lachnospiraceae family, and Eubacterium hallii group genus, without a change in diversity after the intervention. According to the functional metabolic analysis by the Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States 2, the “Nitrate Reduction VI” and “Aspartate Superpathway” pathways were predicted to increase significantly in the fat loss group. The cooccurring networks of genera were constructed and showed the different microbes that drove the changes between the pre- and postintervention stages in the fat loss and fat gain groups. Conclusions This study demonstrated that lifestyle modifications can impact the composition, richness, and predicted functional profiles of the gut microbiota in obese children after weight changes. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT03812497, registration date January 23, 2019, retrospectively registered.


BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e050582
Author(s):  
Annette Mollerup ◽  
Sofus Christian Larsen ◽  
Anita Selmer Bennetzen ◽  
Marius Henriksen ◽  
Mette Kildevaeld Simonsen ◽  
...  

IntroductionInfection with SARS-CoV-2 may progress to severe pulmonary disease, COVID-19. Currently, patients admitted to hospital because of COVID-19 have better prognosis than during the first period of the pandemic due to improved treatment. However, the overall societal susceptibility of being infected makes it pivotal to prevent severe courses of disease to avoid high mortality rates and collapse of the healthcare systems. Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) self-care is used in chronic pulmonary disease and has been shown to prevent pneumonia in a high-risk cohort of patients with leukaemia. PEP flute self-care to prevent respiratory deterioration and hospitalisation in early COVID-19: a randomised trial (The PEP-CoV trial) examines the effectiveness on respiratory symptoms and need of hospital admission by regular PEP flute use among non-hospitalised individuals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 symptoms.Methods and analysisIn this randomised controlled trial, we hypothesise that daily PEP flute usage as add-on to usual care is superior to usual care as regards symptom severity measured by the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) at 30-day follow-up (primary outcome) and hospital admission through register data (secondary outcome). We expect to recruit 400 individuals for the trial. Participants in the intervention group receive a kit of 2 PEP flutes and adequate resistances and access to instruction videos. A telephone hotline offers possible contact to a nurse. The eight-item CAT score measures cough, phlegm, chest tightness, dyspnoea, activities of daily living at home, feeling safe at home despite symptoms, sleep quality and vigour. The CAT score is measured daily in both intervention and control arms by surveys prompted through text messages.Ethics and disseminationThe study was registered prospectively at www.clinicaltrials.gov on 27 August 2020 (NCT04530435). Ethical approval was granted by the local health research ethics committee (Journal number: H-20035929) on 23 July 2020. Enrolment of participants began on 6 October 2020. Results will be published in scientific journals.Trial registration numberNCT04530435; Pre-results.


BMJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. n1651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Chiavaroli ◽  
Danielle Lee ◽  
Amna Ahmed ◽  
Annette Cheung ◽  
Tauseef A Khan ◽  
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Abstract Objective To inform the update of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes clinical practice guidelines for nutrition therapy. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Data sources Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library searched up to 13 May 2021. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Randomised controlled trials of three or more weeks investigating the effect of diets with low glycaemic index (GI)/glycaemic load (GL) in diabetes. Outcome and measures The primary outcome was glycated haemoglobin (HbA 1c ). Secondary outcomes included other markers of glycaemic control (fasting glucose, fasting insulin); blood lipids (low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), non-HDL-C, apo B, triglycerides); adiposity (body weight, BMI, waist circumference), blood pressure (systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)), and inflammation (C reactive protein (CRP)). Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Data were pooled by random effects models. GRADE (grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation) was used to assess the certainty of evidence. Results 29 trial comparisons were identified in 1617 participants with type 1 and 2 diabetes who were predominantly middle aged, overweight, or obese with moderately controlled type 2 diabetes treated by hyperglycaemia drugs or insulin. Low GI/GL dietary patterns reduced HbA 1c in comparison with higher GI/GL control diets (mean difference −0.31% (95% confidence interval −0.42 to −0.19%), P<0.001; substantial heterogeneity, I 2 =75%, P<0.001). Reductions occurred also in fasting glucose, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, apo B, triglycerides, body weight, BMI, and CRP (P<0.05), but not blood insulin, HDL-C, waist circumference, or blood pressure. A positive dose-response gradient was seen for the difference in GL and HbA 1c and for absolute dietary GI and SBP (P<0.05). The certainty of evidence was high for the reduction in HbA 1c and moderate for most secondary outcomes, with downgrades due mainly to imprecision. Conclusions This synthesis suggests that low GI/GL dietary patterns result in small important improvements in established targets of glycaemic control, blood lipids, adiposity, and inflammation beyond concurrent treatment with hyperglycaemia drugs or insulin, predominantly in adults with moderately controlled type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The available evidence provides a good indication of the likely benefit in this population. Study registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04045938 .


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