Anti-inflammatory γ- and δ-tocotrienols improve cardiovascular, liver and metabolic function in diet-induced obese rats

Wong, Weng-Yew; Ward, Leigh C.; Fong, Chee Wai; Yap, Wei Ney; Brown, Lindsay

doi:10.1007/s00394-015-1064-1

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“…These protective effects are not shared with TF [101]. TRF, in particular its γand δ-isomers, reduced hypertension in rats with diet-induced metabolic syndrome (MetS) [57,102,103]. It improved vascular endothelial function by promoting vascular relaxation [104] and eNOS activity that enhances NO production, a potent vasodilator [105] in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs), leading to a decrease in systolic BP.…”

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Potential Role of Tocotrienols on Non-Communicable Diseases: A Review of Current Evidence

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Tocotrienol (T3) is a subfamily of vitamin E known for its wide array of medicinal properties. This review aimed to summarize the health benefits of T3, particularly in prevention or treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, metabolic, gastric, and skin disorders, as well as cancers. Studies showed that T3 could prevent various NCDs, by suppressing 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) in the mevalonate pathway, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and alternating hormones. The efficacy of T3 in preventing/treating these NCDs is similar or greater compared to tocopherol (TF). TF may lower the efficacy of T3 because the efficacy of the combination of TF and T3 was lower than T3 alone in some studies. Data investigating the effects of T3 on osteoporosis, arthritis, and peptic ulcers in human are limited. The positive outcomes of T3 treatment obtained from the preclinical studies warrant further validation from clinical trials.Nutrients 2020, 12, 259 2 of 84 Nutrients 2020, 12, 259 4 of 84 the order δ > γ > β > α [45]. Using HepG2 cells, γT3 was shown to stimulate apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) degradation by decreasing its translocation into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) lumen. This action eventually caused a reduction in the number of Apo-B in lipoprotein particles [46]. Other reports showed that γT3 and δT3 had the potential to reduce the hepatic TG synthesis and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion by suppressing expression of genes involved in lipid homeostasis, particularly the TG, cholesterol, and VLDL biosynthesis. Moreover, δT3 also promoted the efflux of LDL through LDL receptor expression [47]. A summary of the literature on effect of T3 supplementation on lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic model in vitro is shown in Table 1.Animal models of dyslipidemia have been used to investigate the effects of T3 on lipid profile. Several animals have been tested, including chicken, swine and rodents (rats, hamsters, guinea pigs). In chickens fed with a varying level of αTF and γT3, Qureshi et al. (1996) showed that αTF enhanced the inhibition of HMGCR by γT3. They further stipulated that the vitamin E mixture should contain 15-20% of αTF and approximately 60% of γT3 or δT3 for optimal anti-cholesterol effects [48]. In the subsequent study, demonstrated that combination of 50 ppm T3-rich fraction (TRF) and 50 ppm lovastatin was more effective in suppressing HMGCR activity compared to lovastatin alone in chickens. The combination also reduced serum TC and LDL-C, TG, Apo-B, thromboxane B 2 , and platelet factor 4 in contrast to individual treatment [49]. Using chicken supplemented with 50 ppm of δT3, Qureshi et al. (2011) further revealed that δT3 reduced TC and LDL-C besides suppressing the lipid elevating effects of dexamethasone and potentiated the TG-lowering effect of riboflavin [50]. Using genetically hypercholesterolemic swine, Qureshi et al. (1991) demonstrated the significant effect of TRF in lowering serum TC, LDL-C, Apo-B, thrombo...

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Section: Effects Of Tocotrienol On Cardiovascular Diseasesmentioning

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Potential Role of Tocotrienols on Non-Communicable Diseases: A Review of Current Evidence

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“…The metabolic changes include the reduction of abdominal circumference, omental fat, FBG, systolic BP, TG, NEFA, and the elevation of lean mass and food intake. After a few years, Wong et al (2015) compared the potential of αTF, αT3, γT3, and δT3 at the dosage of 85 mg/kg/day in improving metabolic conditions. The findings showed the superiority of δT3 among the treatments in minimizing liver injuries, reducing total fat mass, abdominal circumference, adiposity index, retroperitoneal fat, epididymal fat, FBG, systolic BP, TC, NEFA, and TG levels.…”

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Vitamin E As a Potential Interventional Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome: Evidence from Animal and Human Studies

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A constellation of medical conditions inclusive of central obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia is known as metabolic syndrome (MetS). The safest option in curtailing the progression of MetS is through maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which by itself, is a long-term commitment entailing much determination. A combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach, as well as lifestyle modification is a more holistic alternative in the management of MetS. Vitamin E has been revealed to possess anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hypertensive and anti-hypercholesterolemic properties. The pathways regulated by vitamin E are critical in the development of MetS and its components. Therefore, we postulate that vitamin E may exert some health benefits on MetS patients. This review intends to summarize the evidence in animal and human studies on the effects of vitamin E and articulate the contrasting potential of tocopherol (TF) and tocotrienol (T3) in preventing the medical conditions associated with MetS. As a conclusion, this review suggests that vitamin E may be a promising agent for attenuating MetS.

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“…Therefore, dietary supplementation of tocotrienol preparations with minimal concentrations of tocopherol (<20%) in the mixture has been recommended for the inhibition of several biological activities [12,20]. All the isomers of tocols were detected in plasma as well as in various tissues of rats (liver, heart, and adipose) [21] and humans (skin, adipose, brain, cardiac muscle, and liver) [22]. Moreover, high doses of tocotrienols may be useful for cancer chemoprevention and treatment.…”

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Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Annatto δ-tocotrienol in Healthy Fed Subjects

Qureshi¹,

Khan²,

Saleem³

et al. 2015

J Clin Exp Cardiolog

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Background: Although, α-tocopherol is the most bioavailable form of vitamin E, but several animal and clinical studies have demonstrated tocotrienol bioavailability to various tissues. There are few reports on bioavailability of tocotrienols in humans. Most studies were carried out with mixtures of tocotrienols + tocopherols rather than pure tocotrienols. Moreover, dietary α-tocopherol interferes with the bioavailability of tocotrienols, and prevents absorption and delivery to organs and tissues.Aim: Pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of annatto-based δ-tocotrienol, plasma levels of α-, β-, γ-, δ-tocotrienol and tocopherols were quantified. In addition, several cytokines and microRNAs were examined. Study design:An open-label, randomized study evaluated pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of δ-tocotrienol in 33 healthy fed subjects. All subjects (11/dose) were randomly assigned to doses of 125, 250, or 500 mg/d. Plasma samples collected at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 h intervals were estimated by HPLC for tocols (tocotrienols and tocopherols). Results:The present study describes the effects of δ-tocotrienol on pharmacokinetic parameters of all eight tocol isomers. Supplementation of 125, 250 and 500 mg/d doses resulted in dose-dependent increases of (a) area under concentration-time curve (AUC t0 -t10 , ng/ml) 2464, 5412, 14986; (b) maximum concentration (C max , ng/ml) 829, 1920, 3278 (P<0.001); (c) time to achieve maximum peak (T max ; h) 3, 3, 6; (d) elimination of half-life (t 1/2 h) 1.74, 1.39, 2.54; (e) time of clearance (Cl-T, h -1 ) 0.049, 0.045, 0.030; (f) volume of distribution (Vd/f, mg/h) 0.119, 0.114, 0.113; and (g) elimination rate constant (Ke; h -1 ) 0.412, 0.401, 0.265. Similar results were reported for the other tocols. Maximum plasma levels of δ-tocotrienol were observed at 3 h with doses of 125 and 250 mg/d, and 6 h with 500 mg/d. γ-tocotrienol, β-tocotrienol, α-tocotrienol, δ-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol β-tocopherol and α-tocopherol were appeared in the plasma after 2 h. Moreover, δ-tocotrienol treatment resulted in down-regulation of eight cytokines and upregulation of adiponectin, TGF-β1, and leptin. The expression of miR-34a (increased in bipolar disorder) was down-regulated, but expression of miR-107, miR-122a, and miR-132 (decreased in Alzheimer's disease) was upregulated by δ-tocotrienol treatment.Conclusion: This is the first study describing the effect of δ-tocotrienol on pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of all eight tocol isomers. When tocotrienols are supplemented in absence of tocopherols, δ-tocotrienol has better bioavailability, and δ-tocotrienol is converted stepwise to other tocotrienols/tocopherols. These results support that tocotrienol, particularly δ-tocotrienol, as a dietary supplement might be useful in the prevention of age-related and chronic ailments. Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Annatto δ-tocotrienol in Healthy Fed Subjects IntroductionSeveral studies have reported the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hypocholesterolemic and neuroprotec...

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Anti-inflammatory γ- and δ-tocotrienols improve cardiovascular, liver and metabolic function in diet-induced obese rats

Cited by 71 publications

References 62 publications

Potential Role of Tocotrienols on Non-Communicable Diseases: A Review of Current Evidence

Potential Role of Tocotrienols on Non-Communicable Diseases: A Review of Current Evidence

Vitamin E As a Potential Interventional Treatment for Metabolic Syndrome: Evidence from Animal and Human Studies

Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Annatto δ-tocotrienol in Healthy Fed Subjects

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