Protective effects of Yerba mate (IIex paraguariensis) on prostate cancer development.

OBJECTIVES: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common adenocarcinoma in men >50 y of age. It has a long latency period, which provides time for preventive strategies like incorporating healthy eating habits. Yerba mate (YM) intake has been associated with numerous health benefits. Since YM is one of the most popular infusions in Argentina, the of this study was to examine the influence of YM on PCa development. METHODS: We carried out an in vivo model of PCa through subcutaneous inoculation of transgenic adenocarcinoma of the mouse prostate-C1 cells in C57BL/6 mice. Subsequently, the animals were divided into two groups: mate (25 mg/mL of YM in drinking water, n = 15), and control (only drinking water, n = 15). We also developed an in vitro model to study the direct effects of YM on three human PCa cell lines: lymph node carcinoma of the prostate (LNCaP), PC-3, and DU-145. RESULTS: Our in vivo model showed that YM intake slightly reduced body weight, increased the latency of tumor appearance (P <0.01), and diminished the tumor volume (P <0.05) compared with the control group. In agreement, the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and nuclear estrogen receptor α were lower in the tumors of the mate animals (P <0.05). In vitro, YM decreased the viability, proliferation, and adhesion of the three tumor cell lines (P < 0.001) and retarded the migration of LNCaP (P <0.05) and DU-145 (P <0.005), without modifying the migration of PC-3 cells. CONCLUSIONS: YM showed anticancer effects in vitro and in vivo and were more effective on the androgen-sensitive cell line (LNCaP).

Asociación entre el consumo de yerba mate y el perfil lipídico en mujeres con sobrepeso / Association between consumption of yerba mate and lipid profile in overweight women

Introducción: la yerba mate es una bebida tradicional consumida en Sudamérica, producida de hojas tostadas de Ilex paraguariensis. Varios estudios han demostrado sus propiedades hipolipemiantes debido a la presencia de polifenoles y saponinas. Objetivo: analizar el efecto del consumo diario de yerba mate sobre los valores de lípidos séricos y la composición corporal en mujeres con sobrepeso. Métodos: 119 mujeres con sobrepeso de entre 25 y 50 años fueron divididas en tres grupos: mate y dieta (MD), mate sin dieta (M) y agua y dieta (AD). Durante 12 semanas se suplementaron con mate los grupos M y MD, mientras que los grupos AD y MD, mantuvieron un plan alimentario hipocalórico. Se realizaron mediciones antropométricas y análisis de sangre (colesterol total, colesterol-LDL, colesterol-HDL y triglicéridos) al inicio y la finalización del estudio. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante la prueba t de Student o la prueba de Wilcoxon para muestras pareadas y ANOVA (p < 0,05 en todos los casos). Resultados: el colesterol total disminuyó en todos los grupos (10,21 mg/dl en MD, 18,29 mg/dl en M y 17,63 mg/dl en AD, sin diferencias entre grupos). El colesterol-LDL disminuyó en ambos grupos tratados con mate (8,07 mg/dl en MD, 16,04 mg/dl en M, sin diferencias entre grupos) mientras que colesterol-HDL decreció en el grupo M (2,09 mg/dl). Por otro lado, los triglicéridos disminuyeron 10,74 mg/dl solo en el grupo MD. Conclusiones: la ingesta diaria de mate ayuda a reducir el colesterol total y el colesterol-LDL, y reduce los triglicéridos junto a una dieta baja en calorías

Introduction: yerba mate is a traditional drink consumed in South America, produced from toasted leaves of Ilex paraguariensis. Several studies have demonstrated its lipid-lowering properties due to the presence of polyphenols and saponins. Objective: to analyze the effect of daily yerba mate consumption on the values of serum lipids and body composition in overweight women. Methods: 119 overweight women between 25 and 50 years were divided into three groups: Mate and Diet (MD), Mate without Diet (M), and Water and Diet (AD). For 12 weeks the M and MD groups were supplemented with mate, while the AD and MD groups maintained a hypocaloric food plan. Anthropometric measurements and blood tests (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) were taken at the beginning and at the end of the study. The statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test or Wilcoxon's test for paired samples and ANOVA (p < 0.05 was considered significant in all cases). Results: total cholesterol decreased in all groups (10.21 mg/dL in MD, 18.29 mg/dL in M, and 17.63 mg/dL in AD, without differences between groups). LDL-cholesterol decreased in both groups with mate (8.07 mg/dL in MD, 16.04 mg/dL in M, without differences between groups) while HDL-cholesterol decreased in M (2.09 mg/dL). On the other hand, triglycerides fell 10.74 mg/dL in the MD group. Conclusions: a daily intake of mate helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, and provides a reduction of triglycerides along with a low-calorie diet

[Association between consumption of yerba mate and lipid profile in overweight women]. / Asociación entre el consumo de yerba mate y el perfil lipídico en mujeres con sobrepeso.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: yerba mate is a traditional drink consumed in South America, produced from toasted leaves of Ilex paraguariensis. Several studies have demonstrated its lipid-lowering properties due to the presence of polyphenols and saponins. Objective: to analyze the effect of daily yerba mate consumption on the values of serum lipids and body composition in overweight women. Methods: 119 overweight women between 25 and 50 years were divided into three groups: Mate and Diet (MD), Mate without Diet (M), and Water and Diet (AD). For 12 weeks the M and MD groups were supplemented with mate, while the AD and MD groups maintained a hypocaloric food plan. Anthropometric measurements and blood tests (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) were taken at the beginning and at the end of the study. The statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test or Wilcoxon's test for paired samples and ANOVA (p < 0.05 was considered significant in all cases). Results: total cholesterol decreased in all groups (10.21 mg/dL in MD, 18.29 mg/dL in M, and 17.63 mg/dL in AD, without differences between groups). LDL-cholesterol decreased in both groups with mate (8.07 mg/dL in MD, 16.04 mg/dL in M, without differences between groups) while HDL-cholesterol decreased in M (2.09 mg/dL). On the other hand, triglycerides fell 10.74 mg/dL in the MD group. Conclusions: a daily intake of mate helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, and provides a reduction of triglycerides along with a low-calorie diet.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la yerba mate es una bebida tradicional consumida en Sudamérica, producida de hojas tostadas de Ilex paraguariensis. Varios estudios han demostrado sus propiedades hipolipemiantes debido a la presencia de polifenoles y saponinas. Objetivo: analizar el efecto del consumo diario de yerba mate sobre los valores de lípidos séricos y la composición corporal en mujeres con sobrepeso. Métodos: 119 mujeres con sobrepeso de entre 25 y 50 años fueron divididas en tres grupos: mate y dieta (MD), mate sin dieta (M) y agua y dieta (AD). Durante 12 semanas se suplementaron con mate los grupos M y MD, mientras que los grupos AD y MD, mantuvieron un plan alimentario hipocalórico. Se realizaron mediciones antropométricas y análisis de sangre (colesterol total, colesterol-LDL, colesterol-HDL y triglicéridos) al inicio y la finalización del estudio. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante la prueba t de Student o la prueba de Wilcoxon para muestras pareadas y ANOVA (p < 0,05 en todos los casos). Resultados: el colesterol total disminuyó en todos los grupos (10,21 mg/dl en MD, 18,29 mg/dl en M y 17,63 mg/dl en AD, sin diferencias entre grupos). El colesterol-LDL disminuyó en ambos grupos tratados con mate (8,07 mg/dl en MD, 16,04 mg/dl en M, sin diferencias entre grupos) mientras que colesterol-HDL decreció en el grupo M (2,09 mg/dl). Por otro lado, los triglicéridos disminuyeron 10,74 mg/dl solo en el grupo MD. Conclusiones: la ingesta diaria de mate ayuda a reducir el colesterol total y el colesterol-LDL, y reduce los triglicéridos junto a una dieta baja en calorías.

Relación entre estradiol plasmático, glucemia en ayunas y triglicéridos en varones con síndrome metabólico / Relationship between plasma oestradiol, fasting glucose, and triglycerides in males with metabolic syndrome

Introducción: En varones, el estradiol circula en pequeñas concentraciones (8-40 pg/ml), sin estar del todo claras aún sus funciones. En este contexto, es necesario aclarar los efectos de esta hormona en el sexo masculino. Además de estudiarse el posible papel en la reproducción masculina, en los últimos años se ha tratado de encontrar la relación entre sus niveles y los componentes del síndrome metabólico. Sin embargo, la bibliografía existente no aclara si ejerce un papel protector o perjudicial con respecto a dicha patología. Objetivos: Analizar las relaciones existentes entre el estradiol y los componentes del síndrome metabólico en una muestra de varones excedidos de peso con síndrome metabólico de la provincia de Mendoza. Metodología: Se estudió a 40 varones con sobrepeso u obesidad y síndrome metabólico residentes en la ciudad de Mendoza, con edades entre 53 y 74 años, los cuales fueron evaluados a partir de una consulta médica de rutina. Se determinaron estradiol, testosterona, glucemia en ayunas, insulina en ayunas, índice HOMA, perfil lipídico y ácido úrico. Se evaluó el estado nutricional mediante antropometría: peso, talla, circunferencias, pliegues cutáneos y medidas derivadas. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante correlación de Pearson o Spearman según la normalidad de las variables y la prueba de la t de Student para muestras independientes. Se utilizó un nivel mínimo de significación de p < 0,05. Resultados: Los niveles de estradiol se correlacionaron negativamente con los valores de triglicéridos (r = -0,401; p = 0,013) y con la glucemia en ayunas (r= -0,333; p= 0,041). Por otra parte, los individuos normotrigliceridémicos (valor de triglicéridos < 150 mg/dl) mostraron valores mayores de estradiol que los hipertrigliceridémicos (p = 0,02). Conclusiones: Los niveles de estradiol muestran relación inversa con triglicéridos y glucemia en ayunas en varones con síndrome metabólico.

Introduction: Oestradiol circulates in low concentrations (8-40 pg/ml) in males, with its functions still not being entirely clear. In this context, there is a need to determine the effects it has on males. Apart from studying the potential role oestradiol has on male reproduction in recent years, efforts have been made to determine the relationship between oestradiol levels and metabolic syndrome components. Nevertheless, the existing bibliography does not clarify whether oestradiol plays a protective or detrimental role in this condition. Objectives: The present work aimed to analyse the relationship between serum oestradiol levels and metabolic syndrome components in overweight men from Mendoza. Methodology: The sample consisted of 40 overweight or obese males, aged 53-74, with metabolic syndrome, and living in the city of Mendoza. Based on a health routine check-up, they were evaluated by determining the levels of oestradiol, testosterone, fasting blood glucose, insulin, HOMA index, lipid profile, and uric acid. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements: weight, height, circumferences, and skinfold thickness. Statistical analysis was carried out using Pearson or Spearman correlation according to the normality of variables and the Student t test for independent samples. A minimum level of significance of P<.05 was used. Results: Oestradiol levels negatively correlated with triglyceride values (r = -0.401; P=.013) and fasting blood glucose (r= -0.333; P=.041). Furthermore, those with normal triglycerides (triglyceride values <150 mg/dl) showed higher oestradiol levels compared to those with high triglycerides (P=.02). Conclusions: Oestradiol levels show an inverse relationship as regards triglycerides and fasting blood glucose in men with metabolic syndrome.

[Lipid - lowering effect of mate tea intake in dyslipidemic subjects]. / EFECTO HIPOLIPEMIANTE DEL CONSUMO DE MATE EN INDIVIDUOS DISLIPIDÉMICOS.

INTRODUCTION: Mate is the national infusion of Argentina and its properties on human health have not been fully elucidated. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in lipid profile in dyslipidemic patients supplemented with yerba mate. METHODS: 121 dyslipidemic subjects (total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol (LDLC) cholesterol and / or triglycerides (TG) elevated) without lipid-lowering therapy, both sexes (74 women and 47 men) between 40 and 60 years old were studied. After six weeks of mate abstinence, lipid profile and atherogenic index (AI), body composition by anthropometry and recent intake of energy, nutrients and food groups by food frequency questionnaire were analyzed. Daily consumption of mate prepared with 50 g or 100 g of yerba mate was indicated, plus the instruction not to alter eating habits, smoking, medication or exercise. All determinations were repeated after six and twelve weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's T test for paired samples or Wilcoxon test according to normality of the variables (p <0.05). RESULTS: At the end of twelve weeks, TC fell 9.49% (21.66 mg/dL), LDLC fell 11.95% (17.96 mg/dL) HDLC fell 3.34% (1.65 mg/dL) and AI dropped 6.58% (0.31 points), p <0.001 for all cases. TG decreased 7.02% (10.74 mg/dl; p = 0.029) only in 50 g yerba mate consumers. Anthropometric and nutritional variables did not change significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Daily consumption of mate produces a time-dependent decrease in TC and its fractions in dyslipidemic subjects.

Introducción: El mate es la infusión nacional de Argentina y sus propiedades en la salud humana no han sido totalmente aclaradas. Objetivos: Evaluar las modificaciones del perfil lipídico en pacientes dislipidémicos suplementados con yerba mate. Métodos: Se estudiaron 121 individuos dislipidémicos (Colesterol Total (CT), Colesterol LDL (CLDL) y/o Triglicéridos (TG) elevados) de ambos sexos (74 mujeres y 47 varones) entre 40 y 60 años, sin tratamiento hipolipemiante. Luego de seis semanas de abstinencia de mate, se analizó su perfil lipídico e índice aterogénico (IA), composición corporal a través de antropometría y consumo reciente de energía, nutrientes y grupos de alimentos a través de cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo. Se indicó el consumo diario de mate preparado con 50g o 100g de yerba mate. Se indicó no alterar hábitos alimentarios, tabaquismo, medicación ni ejercicio físico. Se repitieron las determinaciones luego de seis y doce semanas. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante prueba T de Student para muestras relacionadas o prueba de Wilcoxon según normalidad de las variables (p.

Efecto hipolipemiante del consumo de mate en individuos dislipidémicos / Lipid-lowering effect of mate tea intake in dyslipidemic subjects

Introducción: El mate es la infusión nacional de Argentina y sus propiedades en la salud humana no han sido totalmente aclaradas. Objetivos: Evaluar las modificaciones del perfil lipídico en pacientes dislipidémicos suplementados con yerba mate. Métodos: Se estudiaron 121 individuos dislipidémicos (Colesterol Total (CT), Colesterol LDL (CLDL) y/o Triglicéridos (TG) elevados) de ambos sexos (74 mujeres y 47 varones) entre 40 y 60 años, sin tratamiento hipolipemiante. Luego de seis semanas de abstinencia de mate, se analizó su perfil lipídico e índice aterogénico (IA), composición corporal a través de antropometría y consumo reciente de energía, nutrientes y grupos de alimentos a través de cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo. Se indicó el consumo diario de mate preparado con 50g o 100g de yerba mate. Se indicó no alterar hábitos alimentarios, tabaquismo, medicación ni ejercicio físico. Se repitieron las determinaciones luego de seis y doce semanas. El aná- lisis estadístico se realizó mediante prueba T de Student para muestras relacionadas o prueba de Wilcoxon según normalidad de las variables (p< 0,05). Resultados: Al finalizar las doce semanas, el CT descendió 9,49% (21,66mg/dL), CLDL descendió 11,95% (17,96mg/dL), CHDL descendió 3,34% (1,65mg/dL) y el IA descendió 6,58% (0,31 puntos), p< 0,001 para todos los casos. TG solamente disminuyeron 7,02% (10,74mg/ dl; p=0,029) en consumidores de 50g de yerba mate. Las variables antropométricas y nutricionales no se modificaron significativamente. Conclusiones: El consumo diario de mate produce una disminución tiempo dependiente en CT y sus fracciones en individuos dislipidémicos (AU)

Introduction: Mate is the national infusion of Argentina and its properties on human health have not been fully elucidated. Objective: To evaluate changes in lipid profile in dyslipidemic patients supplemented with yerba mate. Methods: 121 dyslipidemic subjects (total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol (LDLC) cholesterol and / or triglycerides (TG) elevated) without lipid-lowering therapy, both sexes (74 women and 47 men) between 40 and 60 years old were studied. After six weeks of mate abstinence, lipid profile and atherogenic index (AI), body composition by anthropometry and recent intake of energy, nutrients and food groups by food frequency questionnaire were analyzed. Daily consumption of mate prepared with 50g or 100g of yerba mate was indicated, plus the instruction not to alter eating habits, smoking, medication or exercise. All determinations were repeated after six and twelve weeks. Statistical analysis was performed using Student’s T test for paired samples or Wilcoxon test according to normality of the variables (p< 0.05). Results: At the end of twelve weeks, TC fell 9.49% (21.66mg/dL), LDLC fell 11.95% (17.96mg/dL) HDLC fell 3.34% (1.65mg/dL) and AI dropped 6.58% (0.31 points), p< 0.001 for all cases. TG decreased 7.02% (10.74mg/dl; p = 0.029) only in 50g yerba mate consumers. Anthropometric and nutritional variables did not change significantly. Conclusions: Daily consumption of mate produces a time-dependent decrease in TC and its fractions in dyslipidemic subjects (AU)

Relación entre el índice de masa corporal y antígeno prostático específico en varones libres de enfermedad prostática / Relationship between body mass index and prostate-specific antigen in men without prostatic diseases / Relação entre índice de massa corporal e antígeno prostático específico em homens livres de doença prostática

Introducción: Estudios recientes indican que los varones obesos tienen menor concentración plasmática de antígeno prostático específico (PSA) que los que tienen peso normal, posiblemente debido a un mayor volumen plasmático (hemodilución) y/o a una menor actividad androgénica, dificultando la detección precoz del câncer de próstata. No está establecido claramente si esta relación se acompaña de menores cantidades absolutas dePSA. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar la asociación entre el índice de masa corporal (IMC), la concentración de PSA y sus cantidades absolutas circulantes (“PSA masa”). Material y Métodos: Se determinó PSA total en 570 varones de 45 a 80 años, con PSA considerado no sospecho-so de patologías prostáticas (<4ng/mL). Se evaluaron el peso, la talla y el IMC, se estimó el volumen plasmático (VP) y el PSA masa fue calculado a partir de la concentración plasmática de PSA y el VP. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante coeficiente de correlación de Pearson o Spearman según la normalidad de las variables (p<0,05). Resultados: El IMC se asoció significativamente con un mayor VP (r = 0,512; p<0,0001). Dado que las concentraciones de PSA se asociaron positivamente con la edad (r = 0,248; p<0,0001), se analizaro...

Recent studies indicate that obese men have lower plasma prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations than normal weight men, which may probably be explained by higher plasma volume (hemodilution) and/or a lower androgenic activity. This may interfere with the ability to detect early-stage prostate cancer. It is not clear whether this relationship is accompanied by lower absolute amounts of PSA. The aim of this study was to determine the association between the body mass index (BMI), the PSA concentrations and the totalamount of PSA in circulation (“PSA mass”). Material and methods: The total amount of PSA was determined in 570 men aged 45-80 years, whose PSA values were not indicators of prostate disease (<4ng/mL). Weight, height and BMI were measured, plasma volume(PV) was estimated, and PSA mass was calculated taking into account plasma PSA concentrations and PV. The statistical analysis was performed using Pearson orSpearman/'s correlation coefficient according to the normality of the variables (P<0.05). Results: The BMI was significantly associated with a higher PV (r = 0.512; P<0.0001). Due to the positive correlation between PSA concentrations and age (r = 0.248;P<0.0001), partial correlations adjusted for...

Estudos recentes indicam que os homens obesos têm menor concentração plasmática de antígeno prostático específico (PSA) que os que têm peso normal, possivelmente devido a um maior volume plasmático (hemodiluição) e/ou a uma menor atividade androgênica,dificultando a detecção precoce do câncer de próstata. Não está estabelecido claramente se esta relação está acompanhada de menores quantidades absolutas de PSA. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar a associação entre o índice de massa corporal (IMC), a concentração de PSA e suas quantidades absolutas circulantes (/"PSA masa/"). Material e Métodos: Determinou-se PSA total em 570 homens de 45 a 80 anos, com PSA considerado não suspeitoso de patalogias prostáticas (<4ng/mL). Foram avaliados o peso, a altura e o IMC, estimou-se o volume plasmático (VP) e o PSA massa foi calculado a partir da concentração plasmática de PSA e o VP. A análise estatística foi realizada mediante coeficiente de correlação de Pearson ou Spearman segundo a normalidade das variáveis(p<0,05). Resultados: O IMC se associou significativamente com um maior VP (r = 0,512; p<0,0001). Dado que as concentrações de PSA se associaram positivamente com a idade (r = 0,248; p<0,0001), analisaram-se as correlações parciais corrigidas para esta variável. Assim, o IMC se associou com uma menor concentração de PSA (r = -0,298;p<0,0001) e menor PSA massa...

El consumo elevado de licopeno sumado a una ingestión reducida de carnes rojas aumenta el poder antioxidante total

Los sistemas antioxidantes del cuerpo humano son capaces de remover a los radicales libres, protegiendo así al organismo del daño que estos pueden ocasionar, y pueden ser valorados en conjunto mediante la determinación del poder antioxidante total (TAS, por sus siglas en inglés). Este biomarcador es modulado por la alimentación mediante la incorporación de sustancias con propiedades antioxidantes o prooxidantes. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue estimar la ingestión de nutrientes antioxidantes y grupos específicos de alimentos y correlacionarla con el TAS. Fueron seleccionados al azar 45 sujetos de sexo masculino, entre 50 y 75 años, de una consulta médica de rutina. El trabajo consistió en una evaluación de TAS mediante técnica ABTS más una entrevista nutricional donde se evaluó la composición corporal mediante antropometría y la ingestión habitual de nutrientes y grupos específicos de alimentos mediante un recordatorio de 24 h y un cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos validado para tal fin. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson o Spearman según la normalidad de la muestra (p<0,05). El TAS se correlacionó positivamente con el consumo de licopeno (r=0,295; p=0,049) y negativamente con la ingestión de carnes rojas (r= -0,403; p=0,007). Los demás nutrientes o alimentos no se correlacionaron con el TAS. Por lo tanto, una ingestión elevada de licopeno y un consumo reducido de carnes rojas ayudarían a mejorar el sistema antioxidante del organismo.

High intake of lycopene together with low intake of red meat increases the total antioxidant status. The body's antioxidant systems are able to remove free radicals, thus protecting the body from the damage they may cause. They can be estimated, as a whole, through the determination of total antioxidant status (TAS). This biomarker can be modulated by dietary factors through the incorporation of substances with antioxidant or prooxidant properties. The aim of this study was to estimate the intake of antioxidant nutrients and specific food groups, and its correlation with TAS. Fortyfive male volunteers between 50 and 75 years were randomly selected from a medical consultation. The study included a TAS determination by ABTS and a nutritional interview where corporal composition was studied through anthropometry and the habitual consumption of nutrients was estimated by means of 24 hour diary and food consumption frequency questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed by using Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient (p <0.05). TAS was positively correlated with lycopene consumption (r=0,295; p=0,049), and negatively with red meat intake (r= -0,403; p= 0,007), while intake of other studied antioxidant nutrients did not correlate significantly with TAS. In conclusion, high intake of lycopene and reduced red meat consumption increase TAS.

[High intake of lycopene together with low intake of red meat increases the total antioxidant status]. / El consumo elevado de licopeno sumado a una ingestión reducida de carnes rojas aumenta el poder antioxidante total.

The body's antioxidant systems are able to remove free radicals, thus protecting the body from the damage they may cause. They can be estimated, as a whole, through the determination of total antioxidant status (TAS). This biomarker can be modulated by dietary factors through the incorporation of substances with antioxidant or prooxidant properties. The aim of this study was to estimate the intake of antioxidant nutrients and specific food groups, and its correlation with TAS. Forty-five male volunteers between 50 and 75 years were randomly selected from a medical consultation. The study included a TAS determination by ABTS and a nutritional interview where corporal composition was studied through anthropometry and the habitual consumption of nutrients was estimated by means of 24 hour diary and food consumption frequency questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed by using Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient (p < 0.05). TAS was positively correlated with lycopene consumption (r = 0.295; p = 0.049), and negatively with red meat intake (r = -0.403; p = 0.007), while intake of other studied antioxidant nutrients did not correlate significantly with TAS. In conclusion, high intake of lycopene and reduced red meat consumption increase TAS.

Leptin increases prostate cancer aggressiveness

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Recent studies indicate that adipose tissue and adipocytokines might affect the development of prostate cancer (PCa). Leptin would have a stimulating effect on prostate cancer cells by inducing promotion and progression, whereas adiponectin would have a protective effect. The aim of this study was to determine the relation between body composition, leptin, and adiponectin levels with the prevalence and aggressiveness of PCa in men of Mendoza, Argentina. Seventy volunteers between 50 and 80 years (35 healthy men as control group and 35 with PCa) were selected. The PCa group was subclassified according to the Gleason Score (GS). Digital rectal examination, transrectal ultrasound, and prostatic biopsy were performed; PSA, testosterone, leptin, and adiponectin levels were determined; and a nutritional interview including anthropometric measurements and a food frequency questionnaire was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed by Student t test, ANOVA I, and Bonferroni (p < 0.05). Body mass index and percentage of body fat mass were not statistically different between PCa and control groups. However, body fat mass was higher in subjects with more aggressive tumors (p = 0.032). No differences were observed regarding leptin levels between the groups. Nevertheless, leptin levels were higher in subjects with high GS (p < 0.001). Adiponectin levels showed no statistical differences regarding the presence and aggressiveness of the tumor (p = 0.131). Finally, consumption and nutrient intake did not differ in the studied groups. In conclusion, body composition and leptin are related to the PCa aggressiveness but not with its prevalence (AU)

Leptin increases prostate cancer aggressiveness.

Recent studies indicate that adipose tissue and adipocytokines might affect the development of prostate cancer (PCa). Leptin would have a stimulating effect on prostate cancer cells by inducing promotion and progression, whereas adiponectin would have a protective effect. The aim of this study was to determine the relation between body composition, leptin, and adiponectin levels with the prevalence and aggressiveness of PCa in men of Mendoza, Argentina. Seventy volunteers between 50 and 80 years (35 healthy men as control group and 35 with PCa) were selected. The PCa group was subclassified according to the Gleason Score (GS). Digital rectal examination, transrectal ultrasound, and prostatic biopsy were performed; PSA, testosterone, leptin, and adiponectin levels were determined; and a nutritional interview including anthropometric measurements and a food frequency questionnaire was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed by Student t test, ANOVA I, and Bonferroni (p < 0.05). Body mass index and percentage of body fat mass were not statistically different between PCa and control groups. However, body fat mass was higher in subjects with more aggressive tumors (p = 0.032). No differences were observed regarding leptin levels between the groups. Nevertheless, leptin levels were higher in subjects with high GS (p < 0.001). Adiponectin levels showed no statistical differences regarding the presence and aggressiveness of the tumor (p = 0.131). Finally, consumption and nutrient intake did not differ in the studied groups. In conclusion, body composition and leptin are related to the PCa aggressiveness but not with its prevalence.

Obesity modifies prostatic specific antigen in men over 45 years.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether lower serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration in obese men is caused by plasma hemodilution and/or decreased serum testosterone levels. METHODS: A sample of 413 men, from 45 to 75 years old, were randomly selected for the study among those who participated in prostate cancer screening at 2 urban urology practices in Argentina and Puerto Rico. Weight, height, serum testosterone and total PSA concentration were determined. Body mass index (BMI), body surface, plasma volume, and PSA mass were calculated. Prostate volume was estimated by transrectal ultrasound using the prolate ellipsoid formula. RESULTS: Mean age was 59 years old (range, 45 to 75) and mean BMI was 28.8 kg/m2 (range, 24 to 46). Mean serum PSA concentration was 1.43 ng/ml in normal weight patients (n=68), 1.4 ng/ml in overweight patients (n=222), 1.05 ng/ml in obese patients (n=114), and 0.85 ng/ml in morbidly obese patients (n=9). BMI was directly correlated with plasma volume (r= 0.687; p= 0.001) and inversely correlated with serum PSA concentration (r= -0.235; P= 0.001). PSA mass tended to be lower in obese and morbidly obese patients (P= 0.0063)compared to normal weight and overweight subjects. Serum testosterone concentration (P= 0.91) and prostate volume (P= 0.068) were similar among all BMI groups. CONCLUSIONS: Obese men had lower serum PSA concentrations than normal weight men mainly due to plasma hemodilution. PSA mass tended to be lower in obese patients, but it is unlikely a consequence of lower serum testosterone concentrations.

La obesidad modifica el antígeno prostático específico en hombres mayores de 45 años de edad / Obesity modifies prostatic specific antigen in men over 45 year

OBJETIVO: Determinar si las menores concentraciones séricas de antígeno prostático específico (PSA) encontradas en los sujetos obesos son consecuencia de bajos niveles de testosterona circulante y/o del mayor volumen plasmático (-VP- hemodilución).MÉTODOS: Fueron seleccionados 413 individuos de sexo masculino entre 45 y 75 años. El trabajo consistió en una evaluación de la composición corporal mediante antropometría (medición de peso y talla y cálculo del índice de masa corporal –IMC-, superficie corporal- SC- y VP), estimación de peso prostático por ecografía transrectal (ETR) y un análisis de laboratorio incluyendo dosaje de la PSA total y, en un subgrupo de pacientes (n= 108), determinación de la concentración sérica de testosterona. Se calculó la masa de PSA circulante (PSA masa). El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante Anova I y el coeficiente de correlación de Pearson (p<0.05).RESULTADOS: La edad promedio fue de 59,08 años y la media de IMC de 28,80 kg/m2. Los sujetos con IMC entre 20-24,9 kg/m2 (n= 68) presentaron una media de PSA de 1,43 ng/ml; en los voluntarios con sobrepeso (n=222), IMC entre 25-29,9 kg/m2, la media encontrada de fue de 1,40 ng/ml; en los obesos tipo I (n=114), IMC entre 30-39,9 kg/m2, se halló una PSA media de 1,05 ng/ml y finalmente en los obesos tipo II (n= 9), IMC > 40 kg/m2 , el PSA tuvo un valor medio de 0,85 ng/ml. Un mayor IMC se asoció significativamente con un mayor VP (r= 0,687; p =0,001) y con una menor concentración sérica de PSA (r= -0,235; p= 0,001). Por su parte, el PSA masa fue menor en los pacientes obesos tipo I y II que en los voluntarios con sobrepeso y normopeso aunque estadísticamente no significativo ( p<0.063). El peso prostático y los niveles de testosterona fueron similares en todos los voluntarios independientemente del estado nutricional que presentaran(AU)

CONCLUSIÓN: La principal causa de menor concentración de PSA en sujetos obesos sería la hemodilución por mayor volumen plasmático; sin embargo, también hay una discreta reducción en la secreción de proteína PSA en estos sujetos aunque no estaría relacionada bajos niveles de testosterona(AU)

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether lower serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration in obese men is caused by plasma hemodilution and/or decreased serum testosterone levels.METHODS: A sample of 413 men, from 45 to 75 years old, were randomly selected for the study among those who participated in prostate cancer screening at 2 urban urology practices in Argentina and Puerto Rico. Weight, height, serum testosterone and total PSA concentration were determined. Body mass index (BMI), body surface, plasma volume, and PSA mass were calculated. Prostate volume was estimated by transrectal ultrasound using the prolate ellipsoid formula.RESULTS: Mean age was 59 years old (range, 45 to 75) and mean BMI was 28.8 kg/m2 (range, 24 to 46). Mean serum PSA concentration was 1.43 ng/ml in normal weight patients (n=68), 1.4 ng/ml in overweight patients (n=222), 1.05 ng/ml in obese patients (n=114), and 0.85 ng/ml in morbidly obese patients (n=9). BMI was directly correlated with plasma volume (r= 0.687; p= 0.001) and inversely correlated with serum PSA concentration (r= -0.235; P= 0.001). PSA mass tended to be lower in obese and morbidly obese patients (P= 0.0063) compared to normal weight and overweight subjects. Serum testosterone concentration (P= 0.91) and prostate volume (P= 0.068) were similar among all BMI groups.CONCLUSIONS: Obese men had lower serum PSA concentrations than normal weight men mainly due to plasma hemodilution. PSA mass tended to be lower in obese patients, but it is unlikely a consequence of lower serum testosterone concentrations(AU)

[Body mass index and diet affect prostate cancer development]. / El indice de masa corporal y la dieta afectan el desarrollo del cancer de próstata.

INTRODUCTION: Prostate cancer (CaP) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. There is evidence that obesity and inadequate eating habits may promote CaP development. OBJECTIVE: To analyze and compare the body mass index (BMI) and the food intake, especially fats and antioxidants, among subjects with CaP and those free of disease as a control group. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A sample of 40 men between 50 and 80 years old were selected for the study: 20 with CaP and 20 healthy men as control group. All volunteers underwent a digital rectal examination, prostate specific antigen level, ultrasound and transrectal prostate biopsy, and a nutritional interview where a dietary history and different anthropometric measurements were made. Statistical analysis was performed using the Student T test for independent samples (p < 0.05). RESULTS: BMI in the subjects with CaP was higher than in controls (29.8 kg/m2 vs. 27.96 kg/m2, p = 0.13) but not statistically significant. However, there was a direct correlation between BMI and tumor aggressiveness (r = 0.79, P < 0.001). Total, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat intake was significantly higher in subjects with CaP; while omega3 fatty acids, vitamin C and lycopene intake was significantly lower than in controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: A healthy weight and a diet low in total fat, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat and rich in n3 fatty acids, vitamin C and lycopene is associated with a lower risk of CaP.

El índice de masa corporal y la dieta afectan el desarrollo del cáncer de próstata / Body mass index and diet affect prostate cancer development

Introducción: El adenocarcinoma de próstata (CaP) es una de las causas más importantes de morbimortalidad en el mundo. La obesidad y los hábitos alimentarios inadecuados favorecerían el desarrollo del CaP. Objetivo: Analizar y comparar el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y la historia alimentaria, especialmente el consumo de grasas y antioxidantes, entre sujetos con CaP diagnosticado y sujetos libres de enfermedad. Material y Métodos: fueron seleccionados 40 hombres entre 50 y 80 años: 20 con cáncer de próstata diagnosticado y 20 libres de enfermedad como grupo control, a los cuales se les realizó tacto rectal, medición de antígeno prostático específico, ecografía transrectal y biopsia ecodirigida de próstata; y una entrevista nutricional que incluyó una historia dietética detallada y mediciones antropométricas. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante Test de Student para muestras independientes (p<0,05).Resultados: El IMC en los sujetos con CaP fue superior que en los controles (29,8kg/m2 vs. 27,96kg/m2; p=0,13) aunque estadísticamente no significativo. Sin embargo, se observó una correlación directa entre el IMC y la agresividad del tumor (r=0,79; p<0.001). El consumo de grasas totales, saturadas, monoinsaturadas y poliinsaturadas fue significativamente mayor en los sujetos con CaP (p=0,001); mientras que la ingesta de ácidos grasos ω3, vitamina C y licopeno fue significativamente menor independientemente del Score de Gleason que presentasen (p<0,05).Conclusiones: Un peso saludable y una alimentación baja en grasas totales, saturadas, monoinsaturadas y poliinsaturadas y rica en ácidos grasos ω3, vitamina C y licopeno se asocia a un menor riesgo de CaP (AU)

Introduction: Prostate cancer (CaP) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. There is evidence that obesity and inadequate eating habits may promote CaP development. Objective: To analyze and compare the body mass index (BMI) and the food intake, especially fats and antioxidants, among subjects with CaP and those free of disease as a control group. Material and Methods: A sample of 40 men between 50 and 80 years old were selected for the study: 20 with CaP and 20 healthy men as control group. All volunteers underwent a digital rectal examination, prostate specific antigen level, ultrasound and transrectal prostate biopsy, and a nutritional interview where a dietary history and different anthropometric measurements were made. Statistical analysis was performed using the Student T test for independent samples (p <0.05). Results: BMI in the subjects with CaP was higher than in controls (29.8 kg/m2 vs. 27.96 kg/m2, p = 0.13) but not statistically significant. However, there was a direct correlation between BMI and tumor aggressiveness (r = 0.79, P <0.001). Total, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat intake was significantly higher in subjects with CaP; while ω3 fatty acids, vitamin C and lycopene intake was significantly lower than in controls (p <0.05).Conclusions: A healthy weight and a diet low in total fat, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat and rich in ω3 fatty acids, vitamin C and lycopene is associated with a lower risk of CaP (AU)

[Advances on the influence of adipose tissue on prostate cancer]. / Avances sobre la influencia del tejido adiposo en el adenocarcinoma de próstata.

UNLABELLED: Numerous studies have investigated the association between obesity and prostate cancer (CaP), although the results have not been concluding due to the great difficulty to evaluate the effects of obesity on the development of this type of tumor. The aim of this study was to carry out a comprehensive over-view of the existing evidence about the role of adipose tissue in the prostate carcinogenesis. Recent evidence suggests that androgens, leptin, IL-6, VEGF, insulin and IGF-1 may play a role in PC progression, while adiponectin and IGFBP-3 may act as "anti-prostatic cancer" adipokines. The potential mechanisms by which obesity may initiate, promote or facilitate the progression of CaP are low levels of testosterone and high levels of estrogen, coexisting metabolic syndrome, increased secretion of leptin, VEGF, IL-6 and TNF-alpha and decreased adiponectin, and excessive intake of saturated fat. CONCLUSION: Obesity may promote the progression of established PC rather than being a risk factor for the development of this tumour. However, additional studies are needed to clarify the relationship between adipokines and PC before developing new preventive or treatment strategies for this tumor.

[Influence of leptin and adiponectin on prostate cancer]. / Influencia de la leptina y adiponectina en el cáncer de próstata.

BACKGROUND: Many studies have investigated the association between obesity, adipose tissue-derived factors (leptin and adiponectin) and prostate cancer (CaP) but the results are still inconsistent. METHODS: The aim of this study was to carry out a comprehensive review of the existing evidence about the role of leptin and adiponectin in prostate carcinogenesis and to provide an overview of it. RESULTS: Recent evidence suggests that leptin may play a rol in prostate cancer progression, while adiponectin may act as an "antiprostatic cancer" adipokine. CONCLUSIONS: Obesity may promote the progression of established prostate cancer and and adipokines may provide a molecular mechanism whereby obesity exerts its effects on prostate tumour biology.

Influencia de la Leptina y adiponectina en el cáncer de próstata / Influence of leptin and adiponectin on prostate cancer

OBJETIVO: Numerosos estudios han investigado la asociación entre la obesidad, las sustancias secretadas por el tejido adiposo (leptina y adiponectina) y el cáncer de próstata (CaP), aunque los resultados no han sido concluyentes. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre el rol de la leptina y la adiponectina en el desarrollo del CaP.MÉTODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica y lectura compresiva de artículos relacionados con “leptina”, “adiponectina”, “obesidad” y “cáncer de próstata” en Pubmed y revistas científicas; y se efectuó una breve descripción sobre el tema.RESULTADOS: Estudios recientes indican que el tejido adiposo y las diferentes sustancias que éste secreta, denominadas adipoquinas, podrían promover o prevenir el desarrollo del CaP. La leptina tendría un efecto promotor del tumor; mientras que la adiponectina tendría un efecto protector.CONCLUSIÓN: La obesidad podría influenciar la carcinogénesis prostática mediante un mecanismo molecular en el que participarían las adipoquinas(AU)

OBJECTIVES: Many studies have investi-gated the association between obesity, adipose tissue-derived factors (leptin and adiponectin) and prostate cancer (CaP) but the results are still inconsistent.METHODS: The aim of this study was to carry out a comprehensive review of the existing evidence about the role of leptin and adiponectin in prostate carcinoge-nesis and to provide an overview of it.RESULTS: Recent evidence suggests that leptin may play a rol in prostate cancer progression, while adiponectin may act as an “anti- prostatic cancer” adipokine.CONCLUSIONS: Obesity may promote the progression of established prostate cancer and and adipokines may provide a molecular mechanism whereby obesity exerts its effects on prostate tumour biology(AU)

Avances sobre la influencia del tejido adiposo en el adenocarcinoma de pr¨®stata / Advances on the influence of adipose tissue on prostate cancer

Numerosos estudios han intentado interpretar la asociación entre la obesidad y el cáncer de próstata (CaP), aunque los resultados no han sido concluyentes debido a que existe una gran dificultad para evaluar sus efectos de sobre el desarrollo del CaP. Dicha dificultad radica en que no solo implica un exceso de grasa corporal, sino también una alteración de diversos parámetros fisiológicos que aumentan la agresividad del tumor. Objetivos: Realizar una puesta al día sobre el rol del tejido adiposo en el desarrollo del CaP. Material y métodos: se realizóuna búsqueda bibliográfica y lectura compresiva de artículos relacionados con “tejido adiposo”, “obesidad”, “adipoquinas” y “cáncer de próstata” en Pubmed y revistas científicas. Resultados: Estudios recientes indican que la obesidad influiría en la carcinogénesis prostática mediante factores promotores (andrógenos, leptina, VEGF, IL-6, insulina e IGF-1) y factores protectores (adiponectina e IGFBP-3). Los mecanismos potenciales mediante los cuales la obesidad podría iniciar, promover o favorecer la progresión del CaP son los bajos niveles de testosterona y altos niveles de estrógenos, el síndrome metabólico coexistente, el aumento en la secreción de leptina, VEGF, IL-6 y TNF-y disminución de adiponectina, y la excesiva ingesta de grasas saturadas. Conclusiones: El exceso de tejido adiposo en el organismo podría promover la progresión del CaP, más que ser un factor de riesgo. Sin embargo, futuros estudios son necesarios para esclarecer aún más la relación entre las adipoquinas y el CaP con el fin de desarrollar nuevas medidas de prevención y tratamiento de este tumor (AU)

Numerous studies have investigated the association between obesity and prostate cancer (CaP), although the results have not been concluding due to the great difficulty to evaluate the effects of obesity on the development of this type of tumor. The aim of this study was to carry out a comprehensive over-view of the existing evidence about the role of adipose tissue in the prostate carcinogenesis. Recent evidence suggests that androgens, leptin, IL-6, VEGF, insulin and IGF-1 may play a role in PC progression, while adiponectin and IGFBP-3 may act as ¡°anti- prostatic cancer¡± adipokines. The potential mechanisms by which obesity may initiate, promote or facilitate the progression of CaP are low levels of testosterone and high levels of estrogen, coexisting metabolic syndrome, increased secretion of leptin, VEGF, IL-6 and TNF-Á and decrease dadiponectin, and excessive intake of saturated fat. Conclusion: Obesity may promote the progression of established PC rather than being a risk factor for the development of this tumour. However, additional studies are needed to clarify the relationship between adipokines and PC before developing new preventive or treatment strategies for this tumor (AU)

[Antioxidant power and cellular damage in prostate cancer]. / Poder antioxidante y daño celular en el carcinoma de próstata.

OBJECTIVES: To determine and compare the antioxidant power, cellular damage by lipidic peroxidation, and membrane damage in normal patients and patients with prostate cancer, so determining the antitumoral capacity. METHODS: The study population included 19 patients with elevated total PSA, greater than 4 ng/ml, with a minimum of 10 ultrasound guided transrectal biopsies, and 10 normal subjects as control group. In all cases, medical history, rectal digital examination, PSA determination and routine analyses were performed in addition to spectrophotometric tests to measure the antioxidant power. Membrane damage was measured by determination of malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and cellular damage by glutathione peroxidase. RESULTS: From a total of 19 cases: 6 (31.5%) presented prostate cancer (4 Gleason 7; 1 Gleason 6 and 1 Gleason 8); 8 presented histological benign prostatic hyperplasia with a component of chronic prostatitis; 3 patients prostatic hyperplasia and glandular atrophy; and 2 cases isolated benign prostatic hyperplasia. All 10 control patients presented values within normal range in all determinations, whereas study patients showed antioxidant power < 1.3 mmol/l in 13 cases; higher than 1.77 mmol/l in 4 and normal values in 2. MDA was elevated in 15 patients and normal in 4, all of them without histological chronic prostatitis. Four of the patients with prostate cancer presented a diminished antioxidant power below 0.90, with a relationship with glandular architecture, because those with Gleason 8 and 7 did not exceed 0.58 mmol/l. Two patients with prostate cancer with a lower Gleason score presented normal minimal values. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with prostate cancer or reactive processes, such as chronic prostatitis or atrophic prostatitis, present a decreased antioxidant power and an increase of lipidic peroxidation.