Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 19 - 19
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
In
this
retrospective
study,
we
evaluated
the
efficacy
of
a
personalised
low-calorie
Mediterranean
Diet
(MD)
in
promoting
fat
mass
(FM)
reduction
while
preserving
fat-free
(FFM).
This
study
involved
100
Caucasian
adults
aged
18–65
years
who
followed
tailored
MD
for
two
months.
The
total
energy
expenditure
was
assessed
using
multi-sensor
armband.
change
body
composition
(BC)
Δ%
FM-to-FFM
ratio,
calculated
as
difference
FM
to
FFM
ratio
before
and
after
diet,
divided
by
multiplied
100.
A
negative
value
indicates
greater
decrease
than
FFM,
positive
suggests
increase
FFM.
demonstrated
significant
reduction,
with
an
average
5%
(p
<
0.001).
However,
relationship
between
caloric
showed
weak
correlation
(r
=
−0.03,
p
>
0.05).
that
calorie
deficit
had
minimal
direct
impact
on
BC
changes.
Subjects
over
age
30
muscle
mass,
younger
subjects
no
Moreover,
observed
changes
MET
(Metabolic
Equivalent
Task)
values
indicating
improved
physical
activity
intensity
positively
influences
BC.
female
subgroup,
high
protein
intake,
exercise
intensity,
duration
were
correlated
improvement
ratio.
individuals
BMI
20–25
kg/m2,
fibre
intake
surprisingly
negatively
underscores
intricate
interplay
restriction,
It
also
individual
factors,
including
age,
gender,
BMI,
may
influence
response
MD.
further
prospective
studies
larger
sample
sizes
are
necessary
confirm
expand
upon
these
findings.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
prevalence
of
metabolic
diseases,
such
as
obesity,
has
been
steadily
increasing
in
recent
years,
posing
a
significant
threat
to
public
health.
Therefore,
early
identification
and
intervention
play
crucial
role.
With
the
deepening
understanding
etiology
novel
therapeutic
targets
are
emerging
for
treatment
lipid
metabolism
disorders,
cardiovascular
cerebrovascular
glucose
other
related
conditions.
IL-27,
multi-potent
cytokine,
holds
great
promise
potential
candidate
target
this
regard.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
latest
findings
on
IL-27
expression
signal
transduction
regulation
immune
inflammatory
cells,
well
its
implications
obesity
diseases.
Furthermore,
it
explores
disorders.
Finally,
an
overview
is
presented
both
opportunities
challenges
associated
with
targeting
interventions.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
In
obesity,
sustained
adipose
tissue
(AT)
inflammation
constitutes
a
cellular
memory
that
limits
the
effectiveness
of
weight
loss
interventions.
Yet,
impact
fasting
regimens
on
regulation
AT
immune
infiltration
is
still
elusive.
Here
we
show
intermittent
(IF)
exacerbates
lipid-associated
macrophage
(LAM)
inflammatory
phenotype
visceral
in
obese
mice.
Importantly,
this
increase
LAM
abundance
strongly
p53
dependent
and
partly
mediated
by
p53-driven
adipocyte
apoptosis.
Adipocyte-specific
deletion
prevents
accumulation
during
IF,
increases
catabolic
state
adipocytes,
enhances
systemic
metabolic
flexibility
insulin
sensitivity.
Finally,
cohorts
obese/diabetic
patients,
describe
polymorphism
links
to
efficacy
fasting-mimicking
diet
expression
TREM2
negatively
correlates
with
maintaining
after
bariatric
surgery.
Overall,
our
results
demonstrate
signalling
adipocytes
dictates
under
IF
modulates
mice
humans.
BioEssays,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Adipose
tissue
(AT)
inflammation,
a
hallmark
of
the
metabolic
syndrome,
is
triggered
by
overburdened
adipocytes
sending
out
immune
cell
recruitment
signals
during
obesity
development.
An
AT
landscape
persistent
throughout
weight
loss
and
regain
constitutes
an
immune‐obesogenic
memory
that
hinders
long‐term
management.
Lipid‐associated
macrophages
(LAMs)
are
emerging
as
major
players
in
diseased,
inflamed
tissues
may
be
key
contributors
to
obesogenic
AT.
Our
previous
study
found
LAM
abundance
increases
with
via
intermittent
fasting
(IF)
obese
mice,
which
driven
adipocyte
p53
signalling.
However,
specific
causing
accumulation
under
IF
remain
unknown.
In
this
piece,
we
hypothesise
on
range
adipocyte‐secreted
can
harbor
immune‐attractive
features
upon
fasting/refeeding
cycles.
We
highlight
possible
mechanisms
including
death
signalling,
matrikines,
other
damage‐associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs),
well
adipo(‐cyto)kines,
lipid
mediators,
metabolites,
extracellular
vesicles,
epigenetic
rewiring.
Finally,
consider
how
advances
gleaned
from
preclinical
models
might
translatable
management
humans.
Thus,
provide
vantage
points
driving
monocyte
recruitment,
polarisation
towards
LAMs,
retention,
harness
therapeutic
potential
modulating
levels
impacting
disease.
Nutrition Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
ketogenic
diet
(KD)
has
recently
gained
increasing
popularity.
This
high-fat,
adequate-protein,
and
carbohydrate-poor
eating
pattern
leads
to
nutritional
ketosis.
KD
long
been
known
for
its
antidiabetic
antiepileptic
effects
used
therapeutically
in
these
contexts.
Recently,
the
KD,
due
effectiveness
inducing
weight
loss,
also
proposed
as
a
possible
approach
treat
obesity.
Likewise,
is
currently
explored
supporting
element
treatment
of
obesity-associated
metabolic
disorders
certain
forms
cancer.
Here,
we
discuss
biochemical
mechanisms
at
play
during
shift
metabolism
fatty
acids
acid-derived
ketone
bodies
main
fuel
molecules,
substitution
carbohydrates,
nutrition.
Different
sources
KDs
alternatives
glucose
carbohydrates
energy
substrates
are
discussed,
together
with
an
attempt
weigh
benefits
risks
posed
by
chronic
use
context
considering
molecular
that
exert
on
endocrine
system.
Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2024
The
past
decades
have
witnessed
the
rise
and
fall
of
several,
largely
unsuccessful,
therapeutic
attempts
to
bring
escalating
obesity
pandemic
a
halt.
Looking
back
look
ahead,
field
has
now
put
its
highest
hopes
in
translating
insights
from
how
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
communicates
with
brain
calibrate
behavior,
physiology,
metabolism.
A
major
focus
this
review
is
summarize
latest
advances
comprehending
neuroendocrine
aspects
so-called
'gut-brain
axis'
explore
novel
concepts,
cutting-edge
technologies,
recent
paradigm-shifting
experiments.
These
exciting
continue
refine
our
understanding
gut-brain
crosstalk
are
poised
promote
development
additional
avenues
at
dawn
new
era
antiobesity
therapeutics.
Clinical Obesity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Summary
The
rate
of
weight
reduction
during
obesity
treatment
declines
over
time
and
eventually
reaches
a
plateau.
We
investigated
factors
associated
with
to
plateau
(TTWP)
in
tirzepatide‐treated
participants
or
overweight
post‐hoc
analysis
SURMOUNT‐1
SURMOUNT‐4
trials.
Participants
adherent
tirzepatide
achieving
≥5%
loss
by
primary
endpoint
(week
72
SURMOUNT‐1;
week
88
SURMOUNT‐4)
were
included.
Weight
was
defined
as
change
<5%
12‐week
interval
all
subsequent
intervals.
TTWP
from
randomization
the
start
first
interval.
Association
between
baseline
characteristics
assessed.
Overall,
1438
259
Across
BMI
categories
(overweight,
class
I,
II,
III),
median
24.3,
26.0,
36.1,
36.1
weeks,
respectively
(
p
<.05,
II
III
vs.
overweight).
By
72%,
90.2%,
88.9%,
87.6%,
87.8%
had
reached
across
respective
categories.
Higher
doses
(10/15
mg),
younger
age,
female
sex
more
likely
reach
later.
Results
similar.
In
this
analysis,
most
72.
tirzepatide,
longer
TTWP.
Further
research
into
modifiers
phases
may
inform
decisions
for
its
use
chronic
management.
Clinical
Trial
Registration
:
ClinicalTrials.gov
,
identifiers
NCT04184622
(SURMOUNT‐1)
NCT04660643
(SURMOUNT‐4),
available
at
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 206 - 206
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG)
is
the
predominant
bioactive
catechin
in
green
tea,
and
it
has
been
ascribed
a
range
of
beneficial
health
effects.
Current
increases
obesity
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
rates
represent
persistent
burdensome
threat
to
global
public
health.
While
many
clinical
studies
have
demonstrated
that
EGCG
associated
with
positive
effects
on
various
parameters,
including
metabolic
biomarkers,
waist
circumference,
body
weight
when
consumed
by
individuals
affected
NAFLD,
there
are
also
some
reports
suggesting
may
entail
degree
hepatotoxicity.
The
present
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
extant
findings
pertaining
safety
effectiveness
managing
particular
focus
how
treatment
duration
dose
level
affect
bioactivity
this
compound.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
G-protein
coupled
receptor
(GPCR)
subtypes
within
the
hypothalamus
play
a
pivotal
role
in
maintaining
body
homeostasis,
particularly
regulation
of
food
intake
and
energy
metabolism.
This
review
provides
an
overview
classical
loss
gain-of-function
studies
on
GPCRs
related
to
feeding
metabolism,
with
focus
emerging
cell-type-specific
investigations.
These
reveal
that
diverse
GPCR-expressing
neuronal
populations
are
intricately
linked
balance.
We
also
discuss
recent
findings
highlight
interaction
distinct
peptide-GPCR
systems
modulating
complex
behaviors.