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The effect of phytic acid on the levels of blood glucose and some enzymes of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism / El Efecto del ácido fítico sobre los niveles de la glucosa en sangre y sobre algunas enzimas del metabolismo de carbohidratos y lípidos
Dilworth, L. L; Omoruyi, F. O; Simon, O. R; Morrison, E. Y; Asemota, H. N.
  • Dilworth, L. L; University of the West Indies. Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Omoruyi, F. O; University of the West Indies. Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Simon, O. R; University of the West Indies. Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Morrison, E. Y; University of the West Indies. Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Asemota, H. N; University of the West Indies. Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
West Indian med. j ; 54(2): 102-106, Mar. 2005.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-410042
RESUMO
In this study, six groups of rats were fed as follows Groups 1 and 2 were fed formulated diets supplemented with zinc or without zinc respectively. Groups 3 and 4 were fed formulated diets supplemented with zinc plus phytic acid extracted from sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) or commercial phytic acid respectively. Groups 5 and 6 were fed formulated diets supplemented with phytic acid extract from sweet potato or commercial phytic acid respectively. The animals were fed for three weeks and then sacrificed The activities of key enzymes of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as well as transaminases in the liver were determined. Blood glucose level was also assessed. Phytic acid extract consumption from sweet potato and commercial phytic acid plus zinc supplement lowered blood glucose levels. There was no significant change in the activity of 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase among the groups. Similarly, phytic acid supplementation showed no significant decrease in the activity of pyruvate kinase compared to the group fed formulated diets. There was a significant increase in the activity of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the groups fed phytic extract from sweet potato compared to the other groups. The activities of malic enzyme and ATP-citrate lyase in this study were not significantly altered among the groups. There is a lowering of blood glucose levels which is desirable for diabetics who consume sweet potato diets. The changes in some of the hepatic metabolic enzymes are geared towards compensating for the decreased glycolytic responses
RESUMEN
En este estudio, se alimentaron seis grupos de ratas de la forma que a continuación se describe. Los grupos 1 y 2 fueron alimentados con dietas formuladas con o sin suplemento de zinc respectivamente. Los grupos 3 y 4 fueron alimentados con dietas formuladas con suplemento de zinc más ácido fítico extraído del boniato (Ipomea batatas) o el ácido fítico comercial respectivamente. Los grupos 5 y 6 fueron alimentados con dietas formuladas con suplemento de extracto de ácido fítico del boniato o ácido fítico comercial respectivamente. Los animales fueron alimentados durante tres semanas y luego sacrificados. Se determinó la actividad de las enzimas claves del metabolismo de carbohidratos y lípidos, así como las transaminasas en el hígado. Asimismo se evaluó el nivel de glucosa en sangre. El consumo de extracto de ácido fítico del boniato y el ácido fítico comercial más el suplemento de zinc, diminuyeron los niveles de glucosa en sangre. No hubo cambios significativos en la actividad de la 6-fosfogluconato deshidrogenasa entre los grupos. De modo similar, la suplementación con ácido fítico no mostró una disminución significativa de la actividad de la piruvato kinasa en comparación con el grupo alimentado con dietas formuladas. Sin embargo, hubo un aumento significativo en la actividad de la glucosa-6-fosfato deshidrogenasa en los grupos alimentados con extracto fítico de boniato en comparación con los otros grupos. No hubo alteración significativa de las actividades de la enzima málica y la ATP-citrato liasa en este estudio. Hay una disminución de los niveles de glucosa en sangre, deseable para los diabéticos que consumen dietas de boniato. Los cambios en algunas de las enzimas metabólicas hepáticas están encaminados a compensar la disminución de las respuestas glicolíticas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phytic Acid / Blood Glucose / Gluconeogenesis / Transaminases / Lipids / Liver Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2005 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phytic Acid / Blood Glucose / Gluconeogenesis / Transaminases / Lipids / Liver Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2005 Type: Article