Soy protein influences insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk in male lean SHHF rats.
Horm Metab Res
; 37(5): 309-15, 2005 May.
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ABSTRACT
Previous investigations have demonstrated a marked effect of soy protein on multiple physiological parameters associated with the metabolic syndrome (MS). This preliminary study investigated the physiological effects of soy-based diets on cardiovascular risk in a unique rodent model that reflects early stages of MS. Briefly, lean male SHHF (+/cp) rats were randomly assigned to the following treatment groups casein (control, C); low-isoflavone (LIS) soy protein isolate; high-isoflavone (HIS) soy protein isolate; or C+ 0.01 % rosiglitazone (CR). Rats were fed for thirty-six weeks. Liver weight, heart weight, total plasma cholesterol, fasting blood glucose were lower in soy-fed animals compared to control (p < 0.01). Body weight, kidney weight, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), fasting plasma insulin, and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) score were also lower in LIS-fed rodents (p < 0.05) compared to casein treatment. All diet groups exhibited lower urine protein (p < 0.01) and small arteriole content (p < 0.05) compared to controls. LIS feed had a slightly more profound influence on body weight, liver metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. However, both soy diets exhibited marked improvements over a casein-based diet.
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Assunto principal:
Peso Corporal
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Proteínas Alimentares
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Doenças Cardiovasculares
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Proteínas de Soja
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Dieta
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Insulina
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Ano de publicação:
2005
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