Abstract
The physico-chemical and interfacial properties of fat
emulsions influence lipid digestion and may affect
postprandial responses. The aim of the present study was
to determine the effects of the modification of the
interfacial layer of a fat emulsion by cross-linking on
postprandial metabolic and appetite responses. A total of
fifteen healthy individuals (26·5 (sem 6·9) years and BMI
21·9 (sem 2·0) kg/m2) participated in a cross-over design
experiment in which they consumed two isoenergetic (1924
kJ (460 kcal)) and isovolumic (250 g) emulsions
stabilised with either sodium caseinate (Cas) or
transglutaminase-cross-linked sodium caseinate (Cas-TG)
in a randomised order. Blood samples were collected from
the individuals at baseline and for 6 h postprandially
for the determination of serum TAG and plasma NEFA,
cholecystokinin (CCK), glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1),
glucose and insulin responses. Appetite was assessed
using visual analogue scales. Postprandial TAG and NEFA
responses and gastric emptying (GE) rates were comparable
between the emulsions. CCK increased more after the
ingestion of Cas-TG than after the ingestion of Cas (P< 0·05), while GLP-1 responses did not differ between the
two test emulsions. Glucose and insulin profiles were
lower after consuming Cas-TG than after consuming Cas (P< 0·05). The overall insulin, glucose and CCK responses,
expressed as areas above/under the curve, did not differ
significantly between the Cas and Cas-TG meal conditions.
Satiety ratings were reduced and hunger, desire to eat
and thirst ratings increased more after the ingestion of
Cas-TG than after the ingestion of Cas (P<0·05). The
present results suggest that even a subtle structural
modification of the interfacial layer of a fat emulsion
can alter the early postprandial profiles of glucose,
insulin, CCK, appetite and satiety through decreased
protein digestion without affecting significantly on GE
or overall lipid digestion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 418-429 |
Journal | British Journal of Nutrition |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- emulsion
- cross-linking
- transglutaminase
- digestion
- gastric emptying
- satiety
- gastrointestinal hormones