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JOURNAL OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND THROMBOSIS
Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 318-327Publisher
JAPAN ATHEROSCLEROSIS SOC
DOI: 10.5551/jat.6114
Keywords
Strawberry; Polyphenolics; Postprandial; Thrombosis; Inflammation
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Funding
- California Strawberry Commission
- Richard A. and Nora Eccles Harrison Endowed Chair Fund in Diabetes Research
- NIH - NCRR [ULI RR024146]
- NATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH RESOURCES [UL1RR024146] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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Aim: A pro-thrombotic, pro-inflammatory diet can play a causative role in atherosclerotic-cardiovascular diseases. Dietary intervention studies provide insight into their pathophysiological manifestations and opportunities for prevention and management. We previously showed in an acute-meal setting that a beverage containing polyphenolic- and antioxidant-rich strawberry (Fragaria) vs placebo attenuated postprandial (fed-state) increases in biomarkers of oxidative and inflammatory stress, and insulin concentrations, induced by a high carbohydrate/fat (HCF) meal. In the present study, we aimed to extend our findings and investigate hypotheses related to the effects of chronic/6-week (wk) strawberry consumption on HCF meal-induced increases in glucose, insulin, and indicators of inflammation and hemostasis. Methods: In a crossover design, 14 women and 10 men (mean age, BMI: 50.9 +/- 15 years, 29.2 +/- 2.3 kg/m(2), respectively), were randomized to a 6-wk strawberry or placebo beverage followed by an HCF meal with assessments for 6-hours (h) postprandially. Results: HCF meal responses after 6-wk strawberry beverage showed significantly attenuated postprandial PAI-1 concentrations compared to the placebo (p=0.002); the difference was most notable at 6 h. The IL-1 beta response was attenuated with strawberry compared to the placebo (p=0.05). IL-6 attenuation was apparent but non-significant; IL-6 rose significantly from baseline to 6 h after the HCF meal following a placebo (p <= 0.01),although it remained relatively flat following the strawberry beverage from fasting to 6 h. No significant treatment-related differences were apparent for platelet aggregation, hsCRP, TNF-alpha, insulin, or glucose. Conclusion: These data are the first to suggest that regular consumption of strawberry, a polyphenolic- and antioxidant-rich fruit, may provide protection from HCF meal-induced increases in fibrinolytic and inflammatory factors in at-risk men and women.
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