scholarly journals The Obscure Effect of Tribulus terrestris Saponins Plus Inulin on Liver Morphology, Liver Fatty Acids, Plasma Glucose, and Lipid Profile in SD Rats with and without Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (16) ◽  
pp. 8680
Author(s):  
Kamila Misiakiewicz-Has ◽  
Dominika Maciejewska-Markiewicz ◽  
Sylwia Rzeszotek ◽  
Anna Pilutin ◽  
Agnieszka Kolasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Plasma Lipid ◽  
Tribulus Terrestris ◽  
Plasma Lipid Profile ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Liver Morphology

Diabetes is a predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). There are data suggesting that Tribulus terrestris (TT) saponins act as antidiabetic agents and protect against NAFLD. The effect of saponins may be increased by fermentable fibers such as inulin. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of TT saponins and TT saponins plus inulin on the plasma lipid profile and liver fatty acids of rats with induced diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM). The study was performed on 36 male Sprague–Dawley rats divided into two main groups: control and diabetic. Animals of the diabetic (DM) group were fed a high-fat diet and injected with streptozotocin (low doses). Animals of the control group (nDM) were on a regular diet and were injected with buffer. After the injections, the animals were split into subgroups: three non-diabetic (nDM): (i) control (c-C); (ii) saponin-treated rats (C-Sap); (iii) rats treated with saponins + inulin (C-Sap + IN), and three diabetic subgroups (DM): (iv) control (c-DM); (v) saponin-treated rats (DM-Sap); (vi) rats treated with saponins + inulin (DM-Sap + IN). Liver fatty acids were extracted and analyzed by gas chromatography, and plasma glucose and lipids were measured. The study showed significant changes in liver morphology, liver fatty acids, plasma lipid profile, and plasma glucose. In summary, supplementation with TT saponins or saponins with inulin for one month decreased the level of steatosis in rats with induced type 2 diabetes. Moreover, there were favorable effects on the plasma lipid profile in the rats. However, additional supplementation with inulin had a negative effect on liver morphology (with a microvesicular type of steatosis) in the non-diabetes group. Moreover, supplementation with inulin had a negative effect on plasma glucose in both diabetic and non-diabetic rats. These data show that a diet enriched with fermentable fibers reveals different effects in different organisms, and not all sources and forms of fiber are beneficial to health.

The improvement of plasma lipid profile after substitution of red meat with chicken is due to a reduction of saturated fatty acids intake

2000 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Vanessa D.F Mello ◽  
Cileide C Moulin ◽  
Themis Zelmanovitz ◽  
Alexandre Paggi ◽  
Alice Hoeffel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Plasma Lipid ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
Plasma Lipid Profile

New insights into statin action on the dyslipidemia of type 2 diabetes: normalisation of the plasma lipid profile

2014 ◽  
Vol 235 (2) ◽  
pp. e106-e107 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.J. Meikle ◽  
G. Wong ◽  
R. Tan ◽  
B.A. Kingwell ◽  
A. Orsoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Plasma Lipid ◽  
Plasma Lipid Profile

scholarly journals Efficacy of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Tribulus terrestris on the Serum Glucose and Lipid Profile of Women With Diabetes Mellitus

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. NP91-NP97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Babadaei Samani ◽  
Azam Jokar ◽  
Mahmood Soveid ◽  
Mojtaba Heydari ◽  
Seyed Hamdollah Mosavat
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
Tribulus Terrestris ◽  
Hydroalcoholic Extract

Aim. Considering traditional use of Tribulus terrestris in diabetes and proven antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effects of T terrestris in animal studies, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of T terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Methods. Ninety-eight women with diabetes mellitus type 2 were randomly allocated to receive the T terrestris (1000 mg/d) or placebo for 3 months. The patients were evaluated in terms of the fasting blood glucose, 2-hour postprandial glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, and lipid profile. Results. Tribulus terrestris showed a significant blood glucose–lowering effect in diabetic women compared to placebo ( P < .05). Also, the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein of T terrestris group was significantly reduced compared with placebo, while no significant effect was observed in the triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein levels. Conclusions. The study showed preliminary promising hypoglycemic effect of T terrestris in women with diabetes mellitus type 2.

scholarly journals Effect of atorvastatin and metformin combination therapy in type 2 diabetic dyslipidemias

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1069
Author(s):  
Ramsha Saman ◽  
Margaret Voila
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

Background: Dyslipidaemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and affects 10-73% of this population. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, increased efflux of free fatty acids from adipose tissue and impaired insulin mediated skeletal muscle uptake of free fatty acids, increases fatty acid flux to the liver and also decreased glucose utilization in muscle that leads to acute elevation of free fatty acids. Lipid profile which is altered in diabetes state is one of the significant factors in development of cardiovascular diseases. The derangements seen in serum lipid profile includes: increased total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) concentration. Hence with the aforementioned views the present study had been planned to evaluate the effect of atorvastatin and metformin combination therapy in type 2 diabetic dyslipidemias.Methods: Study design, observational prospective study, with duration of 4-5 months and sample size of 30 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are taken with mild to moderate dyslipidemias. The study subjects received combination therapy of metformin 500 mg/day along with atorvastatin 20mg/day, there effect is seen on serum lipid profile and fasting blood glucose levels (FBS).Results: There was a significant mean decrease in TC, LDL , TG , FBS by 31.7 mg/dl (p<0.05), 28.5 mg/dl (p value <0.05), 19.5 mg/dl (p<0.05), 9.13 mg/dl (p<0.05) respectively and rise in HDL by 1.7 mg/dl (p<0.05) ), no significant decrease in VLDL (p>0.05).Conclusions: Combination of atorvastatin and metformin was effective in reduction of TC, LDL, TG and FBS and elevation of HDL levels in type-2 diabetic dyslipidemias.

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