INSIBIO   05451
INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS
Unidad Ejecutora - UE
artículos
Título:
Yacon Syrup: beneficial effects on obesity and insulin resistance in humans
Autor/es:
GENTA, SUSANA; CABRERA, WILFREDO; HABIB, NATALIA; PONS, JUAN; MANRIQUE CARRILLO, IVÁN; GRAU, ALFREDO; SÁNCHEZ, SARA
Revista:
CLINICAL NUTRITION (EDINBURGH, LOTHIAN)
Editorial:
Elsevier
Referencias:
Año: 2009 vol. 28 p. 182 - 187
ISSN:
0261-5614
Resumen:
Background & aims: Syrup obtained from yacon roots could be well positioned as a nutraceutical product
due to its high fructooligosaccharides content.We examined the beneficial effects and tolerance of yacon
syrup on human health.Syrup obtained from yacon roots could be well positioned as a nutraceutical product
due to its high fructooligosaccharides content.We examined the beneficial effects and tolerance of yacon
syrup on human health.
Methods: Obese and slightly dyslipidemic pre-menopausal women were studied over a 120-day period
in a double-blind placebo-controlled experiment. We used two doses of yacon syrup, 0.29 g and 0.14 g
fructooligosaccharides/kg/day.
At the start and end of the study, anthropometric measurements, blood glucose, calcium, lipid and
insulin concentrations and Homeostasis Model Assessment index were determined.Obese and slightly dyslipidemic pre-menopausal women were studied over a 120-day period
in a double-blind placebo-controlled experiment. We used two doses of yacon syrup, 0.29 g and 0.14 g
fructooligosaccharides/kg/day.
At the start and end of the study, anthropometric measurements, blood glucose, calcium, lipid and
insulin concentrations and Homeostasis Model Assessment index were determined.
Results: The recommended daily consumption of yacon syrup with no undesirable gastrointestinal
effects is 0.14 g fructooligosaccharides/kg.
Daily intake of yacon syrup produced a significant decrease in body weight, waist circumference and
body mass index. Additionally, decrease in fasting serum insulin and Homeostasis Model Assessment
index was observed. The consumption of yacon syrup increased defecation frequency and satiety
sensation. Fasting glucose and serum lipids were not affected by syrup treatment and the only positive
effect was found in serum LDL-cholesterol levels.The recommended daily consumption of yacon syrup with no undesirable gastrointestinal
effects is 0.14 g fructooligosaccharides/kg.
Daily intake of yacon syrup produced a significant decrease in body weight, waist circumference and
body mass index. Additionally, decrease in fasting serum insulin and Homeostasis Model Assessment
index was observed. The consumption of yacon syrup increased defecation frequency and satiety
sensation. Fasting glucose and serum lipids were not affected by syrup treatment and the only positive
effect was found in serum LDL-cholesterol levels.
Conclusions: Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption
produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.Yacon syrup is a good source of fructooligosaccharides and its long-term consumption
produced beneficial health effects on obese pre-menopausal women with insulin resistance.
2009 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.2009 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.