Soy protein retards the progression of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis via improvement of insulin resistance and steatosis |
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Authors: | Yang Hsin-Yi Tzeng Ya-Hui Chai Chiah-Yang Hsieh An-Tsz Chen Jiun-Rong Chang Le-Shin Yang Sien-Sing |
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Institution: | a Department of Medical Nutrition, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan b School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan c General Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan d Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan e Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Kainan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan f Liver Unit, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveNon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common cause of liver disease, and it may progress to fibrosis or cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soy protein on hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance in NASH.MethodsForty male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a high-fat diet for 4 wk to induce NASH and then were allocated to one of four diets: a NASH-inducing diet, a standard diet, a NASH-inducing diet plus soy protein, and a standard diet plus soy protein.ResultsAfter the 10-wk experimental period, the results showed that soy protein significantly lowered plasma cholesterol concentrations and body fat accumulation. Soy protein intake also decreased the hepatic lipid depots of triacylglycerols and cholesterol and decreased the concentrations of lipid peroxides. In an analysis of antioxidative status, rats fed the soy protein diet showed improved antioxidative potential due to increases in superoxide dismutase and catalase activities and a decrease in the protein expression of cytochrome P450 2E1.ConclusionSoy protein may improve the liver function in patients with NASH by lowering lipid levels in the blood and liver, increasing the antioxidative capacity, and improving insulin resistance. |
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Keywords: | Soy protein Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Insulin resistance Steatosis |
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