The confluence between the increased prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease(GERD)and of obesity has generated great interest in the association between these two conditions.Several studies have addressed the p...The confluence between the increased prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease(GERD)and of obesity has generated great interest in the association between these two conditions.Several studies have addressed the potential relationship between GERD and obesity,but the exact mechanism by which obesity causes reflux disease still remains to be clearly defined.A commonly suggested pathogenetic pathway is the increased abdominal pressure which relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter,thus exposing the esophageal mucosal to gastric content.Apart from the mechanical pressure,visceral fat is metabolically active and it has been strongly associated with serum levels of adipocytokines including interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factorα,which may play a role in GERD or consequent carcinogenesis.This summary is aimed to explore the potential mechanisms responsible for the association between GERD and obesity,and to better understand the possible role of weight loss as a therapeutic approach for GERD.展开更多
BACKGROUND In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD), a high-fat or high-fructose diet increases intestinal permeability and promotes derangement of the gut-liver axis.We hypothesize that, diet could be able to modu...BACKGROUND In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD), a high-fat or high-fructose diet increases intestinal permeability and promotes derangement of the gut-liver axis.We hypothesize that, diet could be able to modulate intestinal permeability in patients with NAFLD.AIM To detect diet-induced modification of intestinal permeability in patients with NAFLD undergoing a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet.METHODS The current study was a dietary intervention for non-diabetic, patients with biopsy-verified NAFLD and increased transaminases. A crossover design was employed: participants underwent 16 weeks of Mediterranean diet, 16 wk of free wash-out, and 16 weeks of low-fat diet. Both diets were hypocaloric and no consumption of supplements was allowed. All patients were followed bimonthly by a dietitian. Evaluations of clinical and metabolic parameters were completed at baseline and at the end of each dietary period. Intestinal permeability was assessed by chromium-51 ethylene diamine tetraacetate excretion testing(51 CrEDTA).RESULTS Twenty Caucasian patients, 90% male, median age 43 years, body mass index(BMI) 30.9, with biopsy-verified NAFLD were enrolled. At the end of 16 weeks of a Mediterranean diet, a significant reduction in mean body weight(-5.3 ± 4.1 kg,P = 0.003), mean waist circumference(-7.9 ± 4.9 cm, P = 0.001), and mean transaminase levels [alanine aminotransferase(ALT)-28.3 ± 11.9 IU/L, P =0.0001; aspartate aminotransferase(AST)-6.4 ± 56.3 IU/L, P = 0.01] were observed. These benefits were maintained after 16 wk of wash-out and also after16 wk of low-fat diet, without further improvements. Fourteen of the 20 patients had intestinal permeability alteration at baseline(mean percentage retention of51 Cr-EDTA = 5.4%), but no significant changes in intestinal permeability were observed at the end of the 16 wk of the Mediterranean diet or 16 wk of the low-fat diet.CONCLUSION Mediterranean diet is an effective strategy for treating overweight, visceral obesity and serum transaminase in patients with NA展开更多
文摘The confluence between the increased prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease(GERD)and of obesity has generated great interest in the association between these two conditions.Several studies have addressed the potential relationship between GERD and obesity,but the exact mechanism by which obesity causes reflux disease still remains to be clearly defined.A commonly suggested pathogenetic pathway is the increased abdominal pressure which relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter,thus exposing the esophageal mucosal to gastric content.Apart from the mechanical pressure,visceral fat is metabolically active and it has been strongly associated with serum levels of adipocytokines including interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factorα,which may play a role in GERD or consequent carcinogenesis.This summary is aimed to explore the potential mechanisms responsible for the association between GERD and obesity,and to better understand the possible role of weight loss as a therapeutic approach for GERD.
基金the Italian Ministry of Education,University and Research(MIUR),scientific research programs of relevant national interest year 2010-2011,No.2010C4JJWB
文摘BACKGROUND In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD), a high-fat or high-fructose diet increases intestinal permeability and promotes derangement of the gut-liver axis.We hypothesize that, diet could be able to modulate intestinal permeability in patients with NAFLD.AIM To detect diet-induced modification of intestinal permeability in patients with NAFLD undergoing a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet.METHODS The current study was a dietary intervention for non-diabetic, patients with biopsy-verified NAFLD and increased transaminases. A crossover design was employed: participants underwent 16 weeks of Mediterranean diet, 16 wk of free wash-out, and 16 weeks of low-fat diet. Both diets were hypocaloric and no consumption of supplements was allowed. All patients were followed bimonthly by a dietitian. Evaluations of clinical and metabolic parameters were completed at baseline and at the end of each dietary period. Intestinal permeability was assessed by chromium-51 ethylene diamine tetraacetate excretion testing(51 CrEDTA).RESULTS Twenty Caucasian patients, 90% male, median age 43 years, body mass index(BMI) 30.9, with biopsy-verified NAFLD were enrolled. At the end of 16 weeks of a Mediterranean diet, a significant reduction in mean body weight(-5.3 ± 4.1 kg,P = 0.003), mean waist circumference(-7.9 ± 4.9 cm, P = 0.001), and mean transaminase levels [alanine aminotransferase(ALT)-28.3 ± 11.9 IU/L, P =0.0001; aspartate aminotransferase(AST)-6.4 ± 56.3 IU/L, P = 0.01] were observed. These benefits were maintained after 16 wk of wash-out and also after16 wk of low-fat diet, without further improvements. Fourteen of the 20 patients had intestinal permeability alteration at baseline(mean percentage retention of51 Cr-EDTA = 5.4%), but no significant changes in intestinal permeability were observed at the end of the 16 wk of the Mediterranean diet or 16 wk of the low-fat diet.CONCLUSION Mediterranean diet is an effective strategy for treating overweight, visceral obesity and serum transaminase in patients with NA
