Microbiota benefits after inulin and partially hydrolized guar gum supplementation: a randomized clinical trial in constipated women.

INTRODUCTION: Prebiotics positively affect gut microbiota composition, thus improving gut function. These properties may be useful for the treatment of constipation. OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the tolerance and effectiveness of a prebiotic inulin/partially hydrolyzed guar gum mixture (I-PHGG) for the treatment of constipation in females, as well as its influence on the composition of intestinal microbiota and production of short chain fatty acids. METHODS: Our study enrolled 60 constipated female health worker volunteers. Participants reported less than 3 bowel movements per week. Volunteers were randomized to treatment with prebiotic or placebo. Treatment consisted of 3 weeks supplementation with 15 g/d IPHGG (fiber group) or maltodextrin (placebo group). Abdominal discomfort, flatulence, stool consistency, and bowel movements were evaluated by a recorded daily questionnaire and a weekly interview. Changes in fecal bacterial population and short chain fatty acids were assessed by real-time PCR and gas chromatography, respectively. RESULTS: There was an increased frequency of weekly bowel movements and patient satisfaction in both the fiber and placebo groups with no significant differences. Total Clostridium sp significantly decreased in the fiber group (p = 0.046) and increased in the placebo group (p = 0.047). There were no changes in fecal short chain fatty acid profile. CONCLUSIONS: Consumption of I-PHGG produced clinical results comparable to placebo in constipated females, but had additional protective effects on gut microbiota by decreasing the amount of pathological bacteria of the Clostridium genera.

Microbiota benefits after inulin and partially hydrolized guar gumsupplementation - a randomized clinical trial in constipated women / Beneficios en la microbiota intestinal después de la suplementación con inulina y la goma guar parcialmente hidrolizada - un ensayo clínico aleatorizado en mujeres con estreñimiento

Introduction: Prebiotics positively affect gut microbiota composition, thus improving gut function. These properties may be useful for the treatment of constipation. Objectives: This study assessed the tolerance and effectiveness of a prebiotic inulin/partially hydrolyzed guargum mixture (I-PHGG) for the treatment of constipation in females, as well as its influence on the composition of intestinal microbiota and production of short chain fattyacids. Methods: Our study enrolled 60 constipated female health worker volunteers. Participants reported less than3 bowel movements per week. Volunteers were randomized to treatment with prebiotic or placebo. Treatment consisted of 3 weeks supplementation with 15 g/d IPHGG (fiber group) or maltodextrin (placebo group).Abdominal discomfort, flatulence, stool consistency, and bowel movements were evaluated by a recorded daily questionnaire and a weekly interview. Changes in fecal bacterial population and short chain fatty acids were assessed by real-time PCR and gas chromatography, respectively. Results: There was an increased frequency of weekly bowel movements and patient satisfaction in both the fiber and placebo groups with no significant differences. Total Clostridium sp significantly decreased in the fibergroup (p = 0.046) and increased in the placebo group (p =0.047). There were no changes in fecal short chain fatty acid profile. Conclusions: Consumption of I-PHGG produced clinical results comparable to placebo in constipated females, but had additional protective effects on gut microbiota by decreasing the amount of pathological bacteria of the Clostridium genera (AU)

Introducción: Los prebióticos influyen positivamente en la composición de la microbiota intestinal, mejorando así la función intestinal. Estas propiedades pueden ser útiles para el tratamiento del estreñimiento. Objetivos: Este estudio evaluó la tolerancia y la eficacia de una mezcla de prebiótico inulina con la goma guar parcialmente hidrolizada (I-PHGG) para el tratamiento de mujeres con estreñimiento, así como su influencia en la composición de la microbiota intestinal y la producción de ácidos grasos de cadena corta. Métodos: Nuestro estudio contó con la participación de60 mujeres voluntarias con estreñimiento y profesionales de la salud. Las participantes informaron tener menos de tres evacuaciones por semana y fueron asignadas aleatoriamente a tratamiento con prebióticos o placebo. El tratamiento consistió en 3 semanas de suplementación con 15 gd I-PHGG (grupo de fibras) o maltodextrina (grupo placebo). Malestar abdominal, flatulencia, consistencia de las heces, y los movimientos intestinales se evaluaron mediante un cuestionario de registro diario y una entrevista semanal. Cambios en la población de bacterias fecales y los ácidos grasos de cadena corta fueron evaluados por PCR entiempo real y cromatografía de gases, respectivamente. Resultados: Hubo un aumento en la frecuencia de las evacuaciones intestinales por semana y la satisfacción del paciente, tanto en la fibra y el grupo placebo, sin diferencias significativas. El total de Clostridium sp disminuyó significativamente en el grupo de fibras (p = 0,046) y aumentó en el grupo placebo (p = 0,047). No hubo cambios en el perfil fecal de ácidos grasos de cadena corta. Conclusiones: El consumo de I-PHGG ha producido resultados clínicos comparables a placebo en mujeres con estreñimiento, pero ofreció otros efectos protectores sobre la microbiota intestinal al disminuir la cantidad de bacterias patológicas de lo género Clostridium (AU)

Anti-inflammatory effect of parenteral fish oil lipid emulsion on human activated mononuclear leukocytes.

BACKGROUND & AIM: To compare the effect of fish oil-based (FO) lipid emulsions (LE) for parenteral administration with standard LE and a new FO containing LE composed of four different oils on the antigen presentation and inflammatory variables. METHODS: Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) activated human mononuclear leukocytes were cultured with different LE - Control: without LE; SO: soybean oil; SO/FO: soybean and FO (4:1); MCT/SO: medium chain triglycerides and SO (1:1); MCT/SO/FO: MCT/SO and FO (4:1) and SMOF: a new LE containing FO. Cytokine production was evaluated by ELISA, the expression of antigen-presenting and co-stimulatory surface molecules were analyzed by flow cytometry and lymphocyte proliferation was assessed by H(3)-Thymidine incorporation, after tetanus toxoid-induced activation. RESULTS: All LE decreased the HLA-DR and increased CD28 and CD152 expression on monocytes/macrophages and lymphocytes surface (p < 0.05). SO/FO and MCT/SO/FO decreased lymphocyte proliferation (p<0.05). All LE decreased IL-2 production, but this effect was enhanced with MCT/SO/FO and SMOF (p < 0.05). MCT/SO/FO decreased IL-6 and increased IL-10, whereas SO had the opposite effect (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: FO LE inhibited lymphocyte proliferation and had an anti-inflammatory effect. These effects seem to be enhanced when FO is mixed with MCT/SO. SMOF had a neutral impact on lymphocyte proliferation and IL-6 and IL-10 production.

Anti-inflammatory effect of parenteral fish oil lipid emulsion on human activated mononuclear leukocytes / Efecto del fármaco antiinflamatorio no esteroideo etoricoxib sobre los parámetros hematológicos y las enzimas del colon y el riñón

Background & aim: To compare the effect of fish oilbased (FO) lipid emulsions (LE) for parenteral administration with standard LE and a new FO containing LE composed of four different oils on the antigen presentation and inflammatory variables. Methods: Phytohemagglutin in (PHA) activated human mononuclear leukocytes were cultured with different LE - Control: without LE; SO: soybean oil; SO/FO: soybean and FO (4:1); MCT/SO: medium chain triglycerides and SO (1:1); MCT/SO/FO: MCT/SO and FO (4:1) and SMOF: a new LE containing FO. Cytokine production was evaluated by ELISA, the expression of antigen-presenting and co-stimulatory surface molecules were analyzed by flow cytometry and lymphocyte proliferation was assessed by H3-Thymidine incorporation, after tetanus toxoid-induced activation. Results: All LE decreased the HLA-DR and increased CD28 and CD152 expression on monocytes/macrophages and lymphocytes surface (p < 0.05). SO/FO and MCT/SO/FO decreased lymphocyte proliferation (p<0.05). All LE decreased IL-2 production, but this effect was enhanced with MCT/SO/FO and SMOF (p < 0.05). MCT/SO/FO decreased IL-6 and increased IL-10, whereas SO had the opposite effect (p < 0.05). Conclusion: FO LE inhibited lymphocyte proliferation and had an anti-inflammatory effect. These effects seem to be enhanced when FO is mixed with MCT/SO. SMOF had a neutral impact on lymphocyte proliferation and IL-6 and IL-10 production (AU)

Antecedentes & objetivo: Comparar el efecto de las emulsiones lipídicas (EL) basadas en aceite de pescado (AP) para la administración parenteral con las EL estándar y una nueva EL que contiene AP compuesta por cuatro aceites distintos sobre la presentación antigénica y las variables inflamatorias. Métodos: se cultivaron leucocitos mononucleares activados con fitohemaglutinina (PHA) con diferentes EL - Control: sin EL; AS: aceite de soja; AS/AP: soja y AP (4:1); TCM/AS: triglicéridos de cadena media y AS (1:1); TCM/AS/AP: TCM/AS y AP (4:1) y SMOF: una nueva EL que contiene AP. Se evaluó la producción de citocinas mediante ELISA, se analizó la expresión de moléculas de superficie de presentación de antígeno y co-estimuladoras mediante citometría de flujo y se evaluó la proliferación linfocitaria mediante la incorporación de timidina-H3 tras la activación inducida por el toxoide tetánico. Resultados: Todas las EL disminuyeron la expresión de HLA-DR y aumentaron la expresión de CD28 y CD152 sobre superficie de monocitos/macrófagos y linfocitos (p < 0,05). La AS/AP y la TCM/AS/AP disminuyeron la proliferación linfocitaria (p < 0,05). Todas las EL disminuyeron la producción de IL-2, pero su efecto se incrementó con las emulsiones TCM/AS/AP y SMOF (p < 0,05). La TCM/AS/AP disminuyó la IL-6 y aumentó la IL-10, mientras que el AS tuvo el efecto opuesto (p < 0,05). Conclusión: La EL AP inhibió la proliferación linfocitaria y tuvo un efecto antiinflamatorio. Estos efectos parecen estar potenciados cuando el AP se mezcla con TCM/AS. La SMOF tuvo un efecto neutro sobre la proliferación linfocitaria y la producción de IL-6 e IL-10 (AU)