Popiolek-Kalisz Joanna, Glibowski Paweł
Clinical Dietetics Unit, Department of Bioanalytics, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Human Nutrition, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-704 Lublin, Poland.
Life (Basel). 2023 Mar 10;13(3):753. doi: 10.3390/life13030753.
(1) Introduction: Apples are a source of bioactive substances, e.g., anthocyanidins and flavonols, and dietary fiber. Their highest concentrations are observed in the skin. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of conditions originally associated with obesity. Excessive adipose tissue accompanying obesity leads to chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders, which result in the development of dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, and glucose levels. Thus, supplementation of apple peels, a source of antioxidant substances and fiber, could potentially be a method supporting the prevention of MetS. This paper summarizes the results of available research on the potential impact of apple peel supplementation on the components of MetS. (2) Results: The results from in vitro and animal model studies indicate a positive effect of apple peel supplementation on lipid profile, glucose levels, and blood pressure regulation mediators. Only one human study was performed, and it showed that the consumption of apple peels had an effect on endothelial function but not on other clinical parameters. At the moment, there are no results from observations on large groups of people available. (3) Conclusions: The results of in vitro and animal-model studies indicate the potential of apple peel supplementation in MetS prevention, but it has not been clinically confirmed in human studies. Conducting large human studies could allow a definite clarification of the role of apple peel supplementation in MetS prevention.
(1) 引言:苹果是生物活性物质(如花色苷和黄酮醇)以及膳食纤维的来源。其最高浓度存在于果皮中。代谢综合征(MetS)是一组最初与肥胖相关的病症。肥胖伴随的过多脂肪组织会导致慢性炎症和代谢紊乱,进而引发血脂异常、血压升高和血糖水平升高。因此,补充苹果皮(一种抗氧化物质和纤维的来源)可能是支持预防代谢综合征的一种方法。本文总结了关于补充苹果皮对代谢综合征各组成部分潜在影响的现有研究结果。(2) 结果:体外和动物模型研究结果表明,补充苹果皮对血脂水平、血糖水平和血压调节介质有积极影响。仅进行了一项人体研究,结果显示食用苹果皮对内皮功能有影响,但对其他临床参数无影响。目前,尚无关于大量人群观察结果的报道。(3) 结论:体外和动物模型研究结果表明补充苹果皮在预防代谢综合征方面具有潜力,但尚未在人体研究中得到临床证实。开展大规模人体研究可以明确补充苹果皮在预防代谢综合征中的作用。