β-Carotene Concentration and Its Association with Inflammatory Biomarkers in Spanish Schoolchildren

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 80-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽  
Ana M. López-Sobaler ◽  
Beatriz Navia ◽  
Pedro Andrés ◽  
Ana I. Jiménez-Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Α Level ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Β Carotene ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Aim: To examine the correlation between inflammatory biomarkers and plasma β-carotene levels in children. Methods: A total of 564 Spanish schoolchildren aged 9-12 were observed and studied. Plasma β-carotene levels were assessed by HPLC. A β-carotene level <4.83 µg/dL (0.09 µmol/L) was considered deficient. Plasma tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured by immunoenzyme assays. Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) was tested by immunonephelometry. Results: Subjects who were β-carotene-deficient (23.1% of the studied children) had higher IL-6 levels than subjects with normal β-carotene concentrations. The log-IL-6 and log-hs-CRP concentrations, but not the log-TNF-α level, were strongly and inversely related to the plasma log-β-carotene level (taking into account log-age, energy intake, log-triglycerides, gender, log-body mass index, log-β-carotene intake, energy from lipids and cholesterol as covariables). When the 3 inflammatory biomarkers were introduced into the regression model along with the corresponding covariables, only the log-IL-6 level was related to the plasma log-β-carotene level (β = -0.505 ± 0.078; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Inflammatory status, in particular IL-6 levels, appears to be negatively associated with plasma β-carotene levels in schoolchildren.

scholarly journals Acute Effect of a Single Dose of Tomato Sofrito on Plasmatic Inflammatory Biomarkers in Healthy Men

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Hurtado-Barroso ◽  
Miriam Martínez-Huélamo ◽  
Jose Fernando Rinaldi de Alvarenga ◽  
Paola Quifer-Rada ◽  
Anna Vallverdú-Queralt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Acute Effect ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Antioxidant Diet

Sofrito is a Mediterranean tomato-based sauce that typically also contains olive oil, onion, and garlic. The preparation of sofrito modifies the bioactive compounds (carotenoids and polyphenols) in the ingredients to more bioavailable forms, promoting cis-lycopene formation and polyphenol bioaccessibility. To evaluate the health benefits of this cooking technique, the effect of consuming an acute dose of sofrito on the inflammatory status was studied. In a clinical trial, 22 healthy male subjects consumed a single dose of sofrito (240 g/70 kg) after three days without ingesting any tomato products and following a low-antioxidant diet the day before the intervention. Plasma carotenoids and total polyphenol excretion (TPE) were evaluated, as well as the inflammatory biomarkers C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). After the sofrito intake, a significant decrease in CRP (p = 0.010) and TNF-α (p = 0.011) was observed, but only TNF-α was inversely correlated with an increase in TPE and plasma β-carotene (not the major carotenoid, lycopene). The positive health effects of this tomato-based product may be attributed not only to lycopene, but to the bioactive compounds of all the ingredients.

Moderate Vitamin D Deficiency and Inflammation Related Markers in Overweight/Obese Schoolchildren

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 98-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽  
Aránzazu Aparicio ◽  
Pedro Andrés ◽  
Rosa M. Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Objective: Obesity has been associated with vitamin D deficiency and increased oxidative stress, which can lead to the dysregulation of adipokines and inflammation. The aim of the present work was to examine the association of vitamin D status [25(OH)D] on inflammatory related markers in overweight/obese children. Subjects/Methods: A total of 137 Spanish schoolchildren between 9 and 12 years of age (31.4 % with overweight/obesity) were studied. Being overweight was defined as BMI ≥ 85th percentile and obesity as BMI ≥ 97th percentile using the reference tables of Hernández. Serum 25(OH)D concentrations were measured by chemiluminescent assay. Plasma tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured by immunoenzyme assay. Serum adiponectin was determined using an ELISA kit. Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-PCR) was tested by immunonephelometry. Results: IL-6 concentrations were higher in the overweight/obese children with deficient serum 25(OH)D (< 20 ng/mL) than in those in this group but whose serum 25(OH)D concentrations were adequate (≥ 20 ng/mL). Serum 25(OH)D was inversely associated with IL-6 concentrations in the overweight/obese subjects taking into account different covariates; thus, for every 1 ng/mL rise in the former, the latter fell by 0.160 pg/mL (β = - 0.160 ± 0.068; R2 = 0.131; p = 0.023). The obese subjects with concentrations of ≥ 25 ng/mL had lower hs-CRP values compared to those with concentrations of < 25 ng/mL (0.053 ± 0.035 vs. 0.356 ± 0.613 mg/dL; p = 0.035). Conclusion: Low serum 25(OH)D was significantly associated high serum IL-6 in overweight/obese children, and with increased hs-CRP in obese children.

Body dissatisfaction predicts inflammatory status in asymptomatic healthy individuals

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maša Černelič-Bizjak ◽  
Zala Jenko-Pražnikar
Keyword(s):  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokine Production ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Circulating Levels ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Body dissatisfaction may play some role in the pathophysiology of chronic diseases. This study examined relations between body dissatisfaction and circulating levels of inflammatory biomarkers C-reactive protein, tumour necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6 and anti-inflammatory adiponectin, and to explore positive changes in relevant lifestyle behaviour after these associations. A total of 33 asymptomatic overweight men and women were evaluated at the baseline and after a 6-month lifestyle behaviour intervention. Body dissatisfaction emerged as an important predictor of pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers and may promote the production of inflammatory cytokines by reducing the level of anti-inflammatory and increasing the level of pro-inflammatory cytokine production.

scholarly journals Randomized Controlled Trial for Promotion of Healthy Eating in Older Adults by Increasing Consumption of Plant-Based Foods: Effect on Inflammatory Biomarkers

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3753
Author(s):  
Andreas Nilsson ◽  
Antonio Cano ◽  
Oscar Bergens ◽  
Fawzi Kadi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Inflammatory Protein ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Chemokine Ligand ◽  
Factor Α

To what extent the intake of fruit and vegetables (FV) influences inflammatory status remains elusive, particularly in older populations. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of increased FV intake for 16 weeks on circulating biomarkers of inflammation in a population of older men and women. Sixty-six participants (65–70 years) randomly assigned to either FV or control (CON) groups were instructed to increase FV intake to five servings per day through nutritional counseling (FV) or to maintain habitual diet (CON). Dietary intake and physical activity level (PA) were determined using food frequency questionnaire and accelerometers, respectively, at the start and end of the intervention. C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-18, macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1α), MIP-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), TNF-related activation-induced cytokine (TRANCE), and C-X3-C motif chemokine ligand-1 (CX3CL1, or fractalkine) were analyzed. The FV group significantly increased daily FV intake (from 2.2 ± 1.3 to 4.2 ± 1.8 servings/day), with no change in CON. Waist circumference and PA level were unchanged by the intervention. Interaction effects (time × group, p < 0.05) for TRAIL, TRANCE, and CX3CL1 denoting a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in FV but not in CON were observed. No corresponding effects on CRP, IL6, TNF-α, MIP-1α, and β and IL-18 were observed. The present study demonstrates the influence of increased FV consumption on levels of some inflammatory biomarkers in a population of older adults. Future work is warranted to examine the clinical implications of FV-induced alterations in these inflammatory biomarkers.

scholarly journals Korelasi antara High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein dengan Kadar Glukosa Darah dan Profil Lipid pada Mahasiswa Obesitas Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Pancasila

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 384
Author(s):  
Manuppak Irianto Tampubolon ◽  
Ros Sumarny ◽  
Yati Sumiyati
Keyword(s):  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Obesitas merupakan keadaan dimana terjadi ketidaknormalan atau kelebihan akumulasi lemak dalam tubuh yang disimpan dalam jaringan adiposa. Keadaan obesitas akan mempengaruhi sekresi adiponektin. C-reactive protein merupakan suatu globulin yang disintesis oleh hepatosit, produksi CRP ini diinduksi oleh interleukin-6, interleukin-1 dan tumor necrosis factor α, yang kemudian akan disekresi ke dalam darah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara inflamasi dengan gangguan metabolisme karbohidrat dan metabolisme lipid serta mendapatkan data kadar High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein sebagai penanda inflamasi, Kadar glukosa darah untuk menilai gangguan metabolisme glukosa, sedangkan kolesterol, trigliserida, LDL untuk menilai gangguan metabolisme lipid dan mengetahui hubungan antara High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein dengan glukosa darah dan profil lipid (kolesterol total, trigliserida dan LDL) pada mahasiswa obesitas Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Pancasila. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode observasional dengan rancangan penelitian cross sectional dengan pengambilan data secara consecutive sampling dimana peneliti melalukan pengukuran terhadap indikator obesitas (berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar pinggang) kadar C-Reactive Protein (CRP) dan profil lipid. Uji statisitik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kolmogorov smirnov, Leaven test dan Spearman. Karakteristik responden berdasarkan parameter indeks massa tubuh didapatkan sebesar 27.54 kg/m2. Distribusi frekuensi pada parameter jenis kelamin yang paling banyak dengan jenis kelamin perempuan sebanyak 74,1%. Rerata lingkar perut sebesar 91.97 cm. Diketahui rata-rata 48,1% mahasiswa obesitas fakultas farmasi mengalami hiperglikemia, 48,1% mengalami hiperkoleterolemia, 37% hipertrigliseridemia, 88,9% hiperbetalipoprotenemia dan 29,6% mahasiswa memiliki kadar hs-CRP > 3 mg/L. Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara hs-CRP dan indeks massa tubuh (r = 0.503 dan p = 0.007) serta didapatkan juga hubungan bermakna antara indeks massa tubuh dan tekanan darah diastolik (r= 0.506 dan p = 0.007). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa indeks massa tubuh (IMT) berkolerasi dengan hs-CRP dan tekanan darah diastolik.

scholarly journals Minimal muscle damage after a marathon and no influence of beetroot juice on inflammation and recovery

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Clifford ◽  
Dean M. Allerton ◽  
Meghan A. Brown ◽  
Liam Harper ◽  
Steven Horsburgh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Beetroot Juice ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Baseline Values ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Factor Α

This study examined whether beetroot juice (BTJ) would attenuate inflammation and muscle damage following a marathon. Using a double blind, independent group design, 34 runners (each having completed ca. ∼16 previous marathons) consumed either BTJ or an isocaloric placebo (PLA) for 3 days following a marathon. Maximal isometric voluntary contractions (MIVC), countermovement jumps (CMJ), muscle soreness, serum cytokines, leucocytosis, creatine kinase (CK), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were measured pre, post, and 2 days after the marathon. CMJ and MIVC were reduced after the marathon (P < 0.05), but no group differences were observed (P > 0.05). Muscle soreness was increased in the day after the marathon (BTJ; 45 ± 48 vs. PLA; 46 ± 39 mm) and had returned to baseline by day 2, irrespective of supplementation (P = 0.694). Cytokines (interleukin-6; IL-6, interleukin-8, tumour necrosis factor-α) were increased immediately post-marathon but apart from IL-6 had returned to baseline values by day 1 post. No interaction effects were evident for IL-6 (P = 0.213). Leucocytes increased 1.7-fold after the race and remained elevated 2 days post, irrespective of supplement (P < 0.0001). CK peaked at 1 day post marathon (BTJ: 965 ± 967, and PLA: 1141 ± 979 IU·L−1) and like AST and hs-CRP, was still elevated 2 days after the marathon (P < 0.05); however, no group differences were present for these variables. Beetroot juice did not attenuate inflammation or reduce muscle damage following a marathon, possibly because most of these indices were not markedly different from baseline values in the days after the marathon.

The change of proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor α level in the use of meloxicam in rat model of osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junaidi Khotib ◽  
Naning Windi Utami ◽  
Maria Apriliani Gani ◽  
Chrismawan Ardianto
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Necrosis Factor ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Tumor Necrosis Factor Α ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Α Level ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease in the joints. One of the proinflammatory cytokines that is thought to have a major role in the inflammatory process, the emergence of pain, and cartilage damage in OA is tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug class of drugs that is relatively selective in inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) formation. This study is conducted to prove the change in TNF-α level in the use of meloxicam with model in animals suffering from OA. Methods The OA rat model was induced with sodium monoiodoacetate intra-articularly. Rats were divided into 5 groups: negative control group, positive control group, and treatment groups with various doses of meloxicam. Hyperalgesia effect was evaluated using a warm plate test, and TNF-α level was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results The treatment groups that received meloxicam at a dose of 1.0, 3.0, or 10.0 mg/kg body weight (BW) did not show significant differences in rat knee joint diameter (p = 0.99), but showed a significant difference in sensitivity to heat stimulation (p = 0.02) compared to the control group. Osteoarthritis rats experienced a significant reduction in TNF-α level after being given meloxicam at a dose of 10 mg/kg BW compared with the control group. This shows that the 10 mg/kg BW of meloxicam is a potential dose in reducing the TNF-α level in OA rat models. Conclusions Based on these data, it can be concluded that the inhibition of pain and the development of OA by meloxicam in animal models may be assigned to a decreased level of TNF-α.

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