Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Lackner, S; Meier-Allard, N; Mörkl, S; Müller, W; Fürhapter-Rieger, A; Mangge, H; Zelzer, S; Holasek, S.
Hypercarotenemia in Anorexia Nervosa Patients May Influence Weight Balance: Results of a Clinical Cross-Sectional Cohort Study.
Front Psychiatry. 2021; 12:758300
Doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.758300
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Holasek Sandra Johanna
- Lackner Sonja
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Fürhapter-Rieger Alfred
- Mangge Harald
- Meier-Allard Nathalie
- Mörkl Sabrina
- Müller Wolfram
- Zelzer Sieglinde
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- Introduction: Anorexia nervosa (AN) can co-occur with hypercarotenemia, a clinical condition characterized by elevated β-carotene in plasma and skin tissue. Carotenoids have known anti-obesogenic effects in adipocyte biology. Thus, carotenoids may potentially play a retarding role in weight gain during the recovery of AN patients. This study evaluated the plasma carotenoid profile and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in a cohort of AN patients and normal weight (NW) controls. Methods: Plasma concentrations of α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, and lycopene were determined by HPLC analysis. SAT thicknesses were measured by a highly accurate and reliable ultrasound technique. Information on dietary intakes were collected by repeated 24-h recalls. Results: Sixty-two females (AN: n = 18, NW: n = 44) were included. The concentrations of β-cryptoxanthin (p = 0.045) and lycopene (p = 0.004) were significantly lower in AN patients. β-carotene levels were higher in AN patients (n.s.) and α-carotene did not differ significantly. SAT thickness was significantly lower in AN patients compared to controls (p < 0.001). β-carotene was significantly negative (r s = -0.471) and lycopene significantly positive (r s = 0.366) correlated with SAT. The correlation of β-carotene and SAT was even higher in the AN group alone (r s = -0.742). Also, β- cryptoxanthin and the sum of provitamin A carotenoids were correlated to SAT (r s = -0.647 and r s = -0.746, respectively) in AN patients. Fruits and vegetable intake did not differ significantly between AN and NW but adjusted for SAT, AN patients consumed relatively higher amounts (p = 0.006). Conclusion: Higher plasma β-carotene concentrations were associated with reduced SAT levels, most probably due to a reduced ability of the remaining adipose tissue to store carotenoids. Thus, the antiobesity effects of carotenoids might impact the treatment success of undernutrition and AN. A systemic carotenoid overload may contribute to changes in adipogenesis and metabolic capacities for energy storage. Therefore, high plasma β-carotene may be a marker of delay in weight recovery in AN patients. Interventional studies should consider including carotenoid-status in AN treatment.
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- anorexia nervosa
- carotenoids
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- adipocyte biology
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- hypercarotenaemia
- beta-carotene