Title | Rice Protein Matrix Enhances Circulating Levels of Xanthohumol Following Acute Oral Intake of Spent Hops in Humans. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | O'Connor A, Konda V, Reed RL, J Christensen M, Stevens JF, Contractor N |
Journal | Mol Nutr Food Res |
Volume | 62 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | e1700692 |
Date Published | 2018 Mar |
ISSN | 1613-4133 |
Abstract | SCOPE: Xanthohumol (XN), a prenylated flavonoid found in hops, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, poor bioavailability may limit therapeutic applications. As food components are known to modulate polyphenol absorption, the objective is to determine whether a protein matrix could enhance the bioavailability of XN post oral consumption in humans. METHODS AND RESULTS: This is a randomized, double-blind, crossover study in healthy participants (n = 6) evaluating XN and its major metabolites (isoxanthohumol [IX], 6- and 8-prenylnaringenin [6-PN, 8-PN]) for 6 h following consumption of 12.4 mg of XN delivered via a spent hops-rice protein matrix preparation or a control spent hops preparation. Plasma XN and metabolites are measured by LC-MS/MS. C , T , and area-under-the-curve (AUC) values were determined. Circulating XN and metabolite response to each treatment was not bioequivalent. Plasma concentrations of XN and XN + metabolites (AUC) are greater with consumption of the spent hops-rice protein matrix preparation. CONCLUSION: Compared to a standard spent hops powder, a protein-rich spent hops matrix demonstrates enhanced plasma levels of XN and metabolites following acute oral intake. |
DOI | 10.1002/mnfr.201700692 |
Alternate Journal | Mol Nutr Food Res |
PubMed ID | 29322620 |