AI Article Synopsis

  • The study explores how consuming almonds (AL) influences appetite-regulating hormones and self-reported appetite compared to a carbohydrate-rich snack bar (SB) in overweight and obese adults.
  • Results showed that post-meal hormonal responses were more favorable after eating almonds, with a significantly lower C-peptide response and increased levels of insulinotropic hormones.
  • Despite the hormonal differences favoring almonds, both groups reported similar appetite levels and energy intake after a buffet meal, suggesting future research is needed on long-term appetite effects.

Article Abstract

Purpose: Early satiety has been identified as one of the mechanisms that may explain the beneficial effects of nuts for reducing obesity. This study compared postprandial changes in appetite-regulating hormones and self-reported appetite ratings after consuming almonds (AL, 15% of energy requirement) or an isocaloric carbohydrate-rich snack bar (SB).

Methods: This is a sub-analysis of baseline assessments of a larger parallel-arm randomised controlled trial in overweight and obese (Body Mass Index 27.5-34.9 kg/m) adults (25-65 years). After an overnight fast, 140 participants consumed a randomly allocated snack (AL [n = 68] or SB [n = 72]). Appetite-regulating hormones and self-reported appetite sensations, measured using visual analogue scales, were assessed immediately before snack food consumption, and at 30, 60, 90 and 120 min following snack consumption. A sub-set of participants (AL, n = 49; SB, n = 48) then consumed a meal challenge buffet ad libitum to assess subsequent energy intake. An additional appetite rating assessment was administered post buffet at 150 min.

Results: Postprandial C-peptide area under the curve (AUC) response was 47% smaller with AL compared to SB (p < 0.001). Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, glucagon and pancreatic polypeptide AUC responses were larger with AL compared to SB (18%, p = 0.005; 39% p < 0.001; 45% p < 0.001 respectively). Cholecystokinin, ghrelin, glucagon-like peptide-1, leptin and polypeptide YY AUCs were not different between groups. Self-reported appetite ratings and energy intake following the buffet did not differ between groups.

Conclusion: More favourable appetite-regulating hormone responses to AL did not translate into better self-reported appetite or reduced short-term energy consumption. Future studies should investigate implications for longer term appetite regulation.

Anzctr Reference Number: ACTRN12618001861246 2018.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9614749PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-022-03027-2DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

appetite-regulating hormones
12
hormones self-reported
12
self-reported appetite
12
appetite sensations
8
randomised controlled
8
controlled trial
8
snack
5
acute feeding
4
feeding almonds
4
almonds compared
4

Similar Publications

Effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on hormones regulating appetite in healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clin Nutr

January 2025

Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Division of Translational Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK; MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK; Division of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Electronic address:

Background And Aims: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on appetite-regulating hormones including leptin, ghrelin, insulin, gastrin, glucagon-like peptide-1, peptide YY, and cholecystokinin.

Methods: We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases to identify relevant research on appetite-regulating hormones during Ramadan intermittent fasting, published until the end of March 2024.

Results: Data from 16 eligible studies comprising 664 participants (341, 51.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Irregular illumination is a newly discovered ambient factor that affects dietary and metabolic processes. However, the effect of the modulation of long-term light exposure on appetite and metabolism remains elusive. Therefore, in this current study, we systematically investigated the effects of up to 8 weeks of exposure to red (RL), green (GL), and white light (WL) environments on appetite, food preferences, and glucose homeostasis in mice on both high-fat and low-fat dietary patterns.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Identification of Three Genotypes in Largemouth Bass () and Their Differential Physiological Responses to Feed Domestication.

Animals (Basel)

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, Engineering Research Center of Polyploid Fish Reproduction and Breeding of the State Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China.

Diverse feeding habits in teleosts involve a wide range of appetite-regulating factors. As an appetite-suppressing gene, the polymorphisms of in largemouth bass () were validated via sequencing and high-resolution melting (HRM). The frequency distribution of different genotypes were analyzed in two populations, and physiological responses of different genotypes to feed domestication were investigated.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Gut-derived appetite regulating hormones across the anorexia nervosa spectrum.

Psychoneuroendocrinology

December 2024

Neuroendocrine Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Research Collaborative, Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA. Electronic address:

Background: Appetite-regulating hormones are implicated in anorexia nervosa (AN) pathophysiology, however, data are limited for appetite-regulating hormones across the AN weight spectrum. We aimed to investigate fasting and post-prandial concentrations of appetite-regulating hormones - peptide YY (PYY), cholecystokinin (CCK), and ghrelin - among adolescent and young adult females across the AN weight spectrum, specifically those with AN and Atypical AN, and healthy controls (HC).

Methods: Participants (N = 95; ages 11-22 years) included 33 with AN, 25 with Atypical AN, and 37 HC.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Antarctic expeditions, although supported by scientific knowledge, face various challenges, with little research conducted to explore the physical demands that explorers experience.

Objective: To summarise physiological, psychological, body composition and nutritional changes faced during trek expeditions in the Antarctic's continental portion.

Design: Systematic review.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!