Evaluation of the Effects of Orange Consumption on Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism in Subjects With MAFLD (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Given the current increase in the incidence of dyslipidemia and obesity in the general population, there is a strong interest in identifying dietary factors capable of preventing the onset of metabolic diseases or at least capable of reducing metabolic risk. Several experimental evidences have shown that improving the carbohydrate and lipid profile in subjects at risk can reduce mortality linked to cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. The diet is, therefore, an effective prevention tool in combating diseases related to metabolism, such as MAFLD (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease). In particular, fruit with its high content of polyphenols has been shown to exert a high anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and antiproliferative action. Polyphenols extracted from oranges of the Tacle variety have demonstrated in vitro an inhibitory action of cholesterol synthesis. In addition, the consumption of orange juice has been shown to improve the serum lipid profile of obese subjects, as well as hesperedine, a flavonoid mainly present in oranges is able to reduce the proliferative activity of MCF-7 (human breast cancer cell line with estrogen, progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors) cells.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• age \> 30 years and \<65 years

• diagnosis of MAFLD on the basis of clinical and instrumental parameters

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
IRCCS Saverio de Bellis
RECRUITING
Castellana Grotte
Contact Information
Primary
Maria Notarnicola, DSc
maria.notarnicola@irccsdebellis.it
0804994342
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Treatment_group
Active_comparator: Control_group
Sponsors
Collaborators: Valentina De Nunzio, Valeria Tutino, Roberta Rinaldi, Cisternino Anna Maria
Leads: Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis

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