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Regulatory function of a malleable protein matrix as a novel fermented whey product on features defining the metabolic syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20406141     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Previously, we reported that a malleable protein matrix (MPM), composed of whey fermented by a proprietary Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens strain, has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. MPM consumption leads to a considerable reduction in the cytokine and chemokine production (tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1beta, and interleukin-6), thus lowering chronic inflammation or metaflammation. Inhibition of metaflammation should provide positive impact, particularly in the context of dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension. In this study, we investigated whether short-term MPM supplementation ameliorates those features of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The ability of MPM to potentially regulate triglyceride level, cholesterol level, blood glucose level, and hypertension was evaluated in different animal models. MPM lowers triglyceride level by 37% (P < .05) in a poloxamer 407 dyslipidemia-induced rat model. It also reduces total cholesterol by 18% (P < .05) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level by 32% (P < .05) and raises high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol level by 17% (P < .01) in Syrian Golden hamsters fed a high fat/high cholesterol diet for 2 weeks. MPM reestablishes the fasting glucose insulin ratio index to normal levels (P = .07) in this latter model and lowers the plasma glucose level area under the curve (-10%, P = .09) in fructose-fed rats after 2 weeks of treatment. In spontaneously hypertensive rats, MPM-treated animals showed a reduction of SBP by at least 13% (P < .05) for 4 weeks. Results from this study suggest that MPM is a functional ingredient with beneficial effects on lipid metabolism, blood glucose control, and hypertension that might contribute to the management of MetS and thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Authors:
J Beaulieu; E Millette; E Trottier; L-P Précourt; C Dupont; P Lemieux
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medicinal food     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1557-7600     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med Food     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-04     Completed Date:  2010-08-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9812512     Medline TA:  J Med Food     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  509-19     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Technologie Biolactis Inc., Laval, Québec, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Blood Glucose / drug effects
Cholesterol / blood
Cricetinae
Disease Models, Animal
Female
Fermentation*
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage,  analysis
Lactobacillus / metabolism*
Male
Mesocricetus
Metabolic Syndrome X / blood,  drug therapy*
Milk Proteins / administration & dosage*,  analysis
Random Allocation
Rats
Rats, Inbred SHR
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Glucose; 0/Hypoglycemic Agents; 0/Milk Proteins; 0/whey protein; 57-88-5/Cholesterol

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