Oleanolic acid (OA), a triterpene that is highly present in olive leaves, has been proposed as component of functional foods in the prevention of metabolic syndrome due to its anti-inflammatory activity. In this research project we will study the presence of OA in postprandial TRL in healthy adolescents and in normal weight. Moreover, THP-1 macrophages will be incubated with LPS for 48h after pretreatment with OA at different concentrations. Also, TRL will be isolated from healthy adolescents before and 2 and 5h postprandially after the intake of a meal containing the functional olive oil or common olive oil and incubated with THP-1 macrophages.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
22
Eleven adolescents will consume OA-enriched functional olive oil. After eating the olive oil, aliquots of cubital blood will be drawn at 2 and 5 hours of the postprandial period. During that time, free access to water intake will be allowed.
Eleven adolescents will consume olive oil. After eating the olive oil, aliquots of cubital blood will be drawn at 2 and 5 hours of the postprandial period. During that time, free access to water intake will be allowed.
Faculty of Health Sciences (University of Granada)
Granada, Spain
Pro-inflammatory cytokines
The pro-inflammatory cytokines were studied in THP-1 macrophages stimulated with postprandial triglyceride-rich lipoproteins
Time frame: One year
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