Author:
Chilakala Ramakrishna,Moon Hyeon Jeong,Kim Kiwoong,Yang Soyoung,Cheong Sun Hee
Abstract
[Purpose] In the current study, we investigated the effects of camellia oil and camellia oil infused with herbs (<i>Camellia oleifera</i> Abel) on obesity in obese mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD).[Methods] The antioxidant activity of camellia oil in scavenging free radicals was investigated. Additionally, body and organ weight changes, serum and liver marker parameters, antioxidant enzyme activities, liver and epididymal fat histology, protein and gene expression associated with lipogenesis and hyperglycemia effect on adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation, were examined in HFD-induced obese mice.[Results] The hepatic steatosis and epididymal fat were significantly reduced by the oral administration of camellia oil and herb-infused camellia oil. Moreover, hepatic and serum marker parameters such as total cholesterol, insulin, triglycerides, tumor necrosis factor-α, adiponectin, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine transaminase were beneficially impacted. Additionally, the activity of antioxidant enzymes also increased. Camellia oil and herb-infused camellia oil treatments reduced the expression of genes linked to hyperglycemia and lipogenesis via activation of AMPK phosphorylation.[Conclusion] For many people, exercise poses an obstacle in the daily routine due to lack of ease, difficulty in maintaining consistency, and hard work. Camellia oil combined with herbs has anti-obesity and antihyperglycemic effects. These findings indicate that treatment with herb-infused camellia oil is most beneficial for elderly individuals who do not prefer frequent exercise.
Funder
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Publisher
Korea Society for Exercise Nutrition
Subject
Nutrition and Dietetics,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Physiology,Health (social science)
Cited by
1 articles.
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