Olive Oil Nutraceuticals in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes: From Molecules to Lifestyle

Alkhatib, Ahmad, Tsang, Catherine and Tuomilehto, Jaakko (2018) Olive Oil Nutraceuticals in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes: From Molecules to Lifestyle. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19 (7). p. 2024. ISSN 1422-0067

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Abstract

Lifestyle is the primary prevention of diabetes, especially type-2 diabetes (T2D). Nutritional intake of olive oil (OO), the key Mediterranean diet component has been associated with the prevention and management of many chronic diseases including T2D. Several OO bioactive compounds such as monounsaturated fatty acids, and key biophenols including hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, have been associated with preventing inflammation and cytokine-induced oxidative damage, glucose lowering, reducing carbohydrate absorption, and increasing insulin sensitivity and related gene expression. However, research into the interaction of OO nutraceuticals with lifestyle components, especially physical activity, is lacking. Promising postprandial effects have been reported when OO or other similar monounsaturated fatty acids were the main dietary fat compared with other diets. Animal studies have shown a potential anabolic effect of oleuropein. Such effects could be further potentiated via exercise, especially strength training, which is an essential exercise prescription for individuals with T2D. There is also an evidence from in vitro, animal, and limited human studies for a dual preventative role of OO biophenols in diabetes and cancer, especially that they share similar risk factors. Putative antioxidative and anti-inflammatory mechanisms and associated gene expressions resulting from OO biophenols have produced paradoxical results, making suggested inferences from dual prevention T2D and cancer outcomes difficult. Well-designed human interventions and clinical trials are needed to decipher such a potential dual anticancer and antidiabetic effects of OO nutraceuticals. Exercise combined with OO consumption, individually or as part of a healthy diet is likely to induce reciprocal action for T2D prevention outcomes.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: olive nutraceuticals; functional foods; exercise; nutrition; type-2 diabetes
Subjects: B100 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
B300 Complementary Medicine
B400 Nutrition
Department: Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Applied Sciences
Depositing User: Elena Carlaw
Date Deposited: 17 Apr 2020 08:20
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2021 18:15
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/42815

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