Evidence supporting the use of: Thylakoid
For the health condition: Metabolic Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Thylakoids are membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts, involved in the photosynthetic process in plants. In recent years, isolated thylakoids from spinach and other green plants have been studied for their potential metabolic health benefits, particularly in relation to metabolic syndrome. The scientific interest is based on thylakoids’ ability to delay fat digestion and absorption, increase satiety, and modulate appetite-regulating hormones such as cholecystokinin (CCK) and ghrelin. Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and animal studies have demonstrated that supplementation with thylakoid-rich extracts can contribute to reduced hunger, decreased body weight, improved glucose homeostasis, and favorable changes in blood lipid profiles in overweight or obese individuals. For example, studies published in journals like Appetite (2013) and Journal of Functional Foods (2015) have shown that daily thylakoid supplementation can reduce body weight and waist circumference and improve markers of metabolic health over periods ranging from a few weeks to several months. However, while these results are promising, most studies are of short duration and use relatively small sample sizes. There is a need for larger and longer-term trials to confirm these effects and to establish optimal dosing. Nonetheless, current scientific evidence supports a moderate level of validation for thylakoid use as a dietary adjunct in the management of metabolic syndrome.
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akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
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anthocyanins
asparagus
bacillus subtilis
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barley
berberine
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beta-sitosterol
bifidobacterium longum
bitter melon
black garlic
blueberry
brussel sprouts
butyrate triglyceride
campesterol
camu camu
canola oil
caterpillar mushroom
chia seed
chokeberry
chromium
cinnamon
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
ginger
glucomannan
guar gum
hydroxycitric acid
inulin
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l-carnitine
lactobacillus helveticus
licorice root
mackerel
maitake mushroom
maqui berry
matcha
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moringa
naringin
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oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
quinoa
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resveratrol
rye
sardines
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
Urolithin A
vanadium
vanadyl sulfate
vitamin C
vitamin D
wheat grass
whey protein
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
algae
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12-methylcarnosic acid
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
4-hydroxyisoleucine
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Paradol
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Ankaflavin
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Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
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Algal protein
Arabinoxylan
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
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Beta-hydroxybutyrate
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Cyanobacteria
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chlorogenic acid
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Other health conditions supported by Thylakoid
Appetite (excessive)Cholesterol (high)
Energy (lack of)
Fat Cravings
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Hypertension
Metabolic Syndrome
Sugar Cravings
Triglycerides (high)
Weight Loss