Evidence supporting the use of: Thylakoid
For the health condition: Triglycerides (high)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Thylakoids, the membrane-bound compartments found within chloroplasts of green plants, have attracted scientific interest for their potential metabolic benefits, including effects on blood lipids such as triglycerides. Several small-scale human clinical trials and animal studies have investigated the impact of thylakoid supplementation—often derived from spinach—on lipid metabolism. The underlying mechanism is thought to be related to thylakoids’ ability to delay fat digestion and absorption in the intestine, leading to increased satiety and reduced caloric intake.
In particular, research such as the randomized controlled trial by Montelius et al. (2014) in Appetite and subsequent studies suggest that thylakoid supplementation may lead to modest reductions in postprandial triglyceride levels and improvements in lipid profiles when consumed as part of a calorie-controlled diet. However, these effects have generally been modest, and the studies are limited by small sample sizes and short durations. Moreover, while some results are promising, they are not universally consistent, and larger, longer-term studies are needed to better establish efficacy.
In summary, there is early scientific evidence suggesting that thylakoid supplementation may have a beneficial effect on triglyceride levels, but the quality and quantity of evidence are not strong enough to warrant widespread clinical recommendation. The evidence rating is thus moderate but limited (2/5), and thylakoids should not be relied upon as a primary intervention for high triglycerides at this time.
Other ingredients used for Triglycerides (high)
Akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
banaba
beet
berberine
bergamot
Beta-Glucan
black currant
black garlic
sesame
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
canola oil
catechins
chia seed
chokeberry
choline
coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
daidzin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flaxseed
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
genistein
genistin
glucomannan
grape
grapefruit
green tea
guar gum
guggul
hawthorn
hesperetin
hibiscus
inulin
knotweed
kale
krill oil
kudzu
l-carnitine
L-taurine
lecithin
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
maqui berry
matcha
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
plant sterols
pomegranate
pomelo
quercetin
quinoa
red yeast rice
resveratrol
safflower oil
sardines
silymarin
black ginger
soybean
spirulina
sterols
stevia
strawberry
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
trimethylglycine (TMG)
Almond fruit
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
lingzhi
sunflower
yerba mate
goji berry
amaranth
kidney beans
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
4-hydroxyisoleucine
Arjuna
Aronia melanocarpa
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arjunic Acid
Algalin
Alliin
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
Alpha methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Buglossoides arvensis
Brutieridin
Brassica
Brazil nut
Buckwheat
Bottle gourd
California chia
Cardarine
Chitosan
Camelina Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coriander
Cashew
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Chinese Fleeceflower
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Capsiate
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Calanus finmarchicus
Crocetin
corosolic acid
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Danshen
Daidzein
Dragon Fruit
Diosgenin
Eriocitrin
Emblicanin
Eicosatetraenoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Echium
Ecklonia
Fucosterol
Fo-Ti
Fish
Flavanones
Fucoxanthin
Flavanols
Flammulina velutipes
Ginsenosides
Gypenoside
Guggulsterones
Glucoraphanin
Horse Gram
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Hydroxytyrosol
Irvingia gabonensis
Isoflavones
Jicama
Konjac
Kiwi
Kaempferol
Kutkins
Kamut
Kaempferide
Kuding tea
Linseed Oil
Legume protein
Lentil
Lupin
Monacolin
Mortierella alpina
Maslinic Acid
Mangiferin
Myricetin
Macadamia
Millet
Monounsaturated Fat
Marine fat
Mate
Naringenin
Nobiletin
Nannochloropsis
Oleuropein
Oolong Tea
Osthole
Puerarin
Phaeophyceae
Plankton
Polychitosamine
Piceid
Polydatin
Polyunsaturated Fat
Pleurotus eryngii
Pu-Er Tea
Purple Tea
Punicalagins
Pinolenic acid
Phytoestrogens
Pistachio
Polymethoxylated flavones
Plukenetia volubilis
Red Yeast
Rooibos
Rosa Roxburghii
Rapeseed Oil
Schizochytrium Oil
Soy
Schizochytrium
Sitosterol
Salmon Oil
Salidroside
Silybin
Salvianolic acid
Salba Oil
Salacia
Soy Protein
Schisandrins
Sesamolin
Shilajit
Stearidonic acid
Sacha Inchi
S-allylcysteine
Sesamin
Stilbenoid
Tagatose
Tetradecylthioacetic acid
Thylakoid
Taxifolin
Tangeretin
Tejocote
Tanshinone
Taurine
Theaflavin
Theabrownin
Ursolic Acid
vegetable oil
Vegetable Protein
Vine tea
Wakame
walnut
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