Effects of different fats on postprandial appetite responses: a randomised crossover trial.

Overconsumption of fat is considered a major driver of the prevalence of obesity globally. While fat type and emulsification have been suggested to play roles in appetite control, very limited data exist. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of type and emulsification of fat on postprandial appetite responses.

Effects of dietary fat type and emulsification on carotenoid absorption: a randomized crossover trial.

Background: Although emerging evidence has suggested that the type and emulsification of dietary fat may be important to carotenoid absorption, these effects have not yet been validated in a human trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effects of dietary fat type and emulsification on the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of carotenoids from a carotenoid-rich salad.

Methods: An identical salad was used for the in vitro and the human trial.

The Roles of Carotenoid Consumption and Bioavailability in Cardiovascular Health.

Carotenoids are natural pigments generally with a polyene chain consisting of 9-11 double bonds. In recent years, there has been increasing research interest in carotenoids because of their protective roles in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). While the consumption of carotenoids may have a beneficial effect on CVDs, the literature shows inconsistencies between carotenoid consumption and reductions in the risk of CVDs.