Dietary supplementation with trans-11- and trans-12-18 : 1 increases cis-9, trans-11-conjugated linoleic acid in human immune cells, but without effects on biomarkers of immune function and inflammation.

Abstract

Trans-fatty acid intake is associated with an increased risk of CHD and diabetes. The effects of single trans-fatty acid isomers are largely unexplored. The present study examined the effects of a 6-week supplementation with two trans-18 : 1 isomers (trans-11 and trans-12) in human subjects on immune cells, several inflammatory and immunological biomarkers (for example, IL, TNFalpha, C-reactive protein, adiponectin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, prostacyclin, phagocytic process). Following a 2-week adaptation period without supplements, the test group (n 12) received vaccenic acid (trans-11-18:1) and trans-12-18 : 1 in equal amounts (6.0 g/d) for 6 weeks. The control group (n 12) consumed an oil without trans-fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). Samples were collected at the end of both periods. Trans-11- and trans-12-18 : 1 were significantly increased in cellular lipids. The endogenous synthesis of cis-9, trans-11-CLA from trans-11-18 : 1 was demonstrated via increased CLA in cellular lipids of the test group. Generally, trans-isomer supplementation did not affect either inflammatory biomarkers (for example, IL-6, IL-8, TNFalpha) or immune function (for example, phagocytosis) during the present study. The dietary supplementation of trans-11- and trans-12-18 : 1 (6 g/d) and their accumulation in leucocytes had no effects on biomarkers of inflammation and immune function. However, because of the limited data on the safety of trans-fatty acid intake and effects of individual trans isomers on human health (for example, trans-9-18 : 1, trans-10-18 : 1) at present, it is prudent to reduce trans-fat intake in general.

• Authors: Katrin Kuhnt, Jana Kraft, Heinz Vogelsang, Klaus Eder, Jürgen Kratzsch, Gerhard Jahreis
• Journal: The British journal of nutrition (Br J Nutr) Vol. 97 Issue 6 Pg. 1196-205 (Jun 2007) ISSN: 0007-1145 [Print] England
• PMID: 17367566 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Biomarkers
• Cytokines
• Linoleic Acids, Conjugated
• Lipids
• Trans Fatty Acids
• cis-9, trans-11-conjugated linoleic acid
• 6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha
• C-Reactive Protein
• Transferases
• Nitrogen

Topics

• 6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha (blood)
• Adult
• Biomarkers (blood)
• Body Constitution
• C-Reactive Protein (metabolism)
• Cytokines (blood)
• Dietary Supplements (adverse effects)
• Female
• Granulocytes (immunology)
• Humans
• Immunophenotyping
• Inflammation (blood, chemically induced)
• Leukocytes (metabolism)
• Linoleic Acids, Conjugated (biosynthesis, blood)
• Lipids (blood)
• Male
• Nitrogen (metabolism)
• Phagocytosis (drug effects)
• Trans Fatty Acids (adverse effects, blood, pharmacology)
• Transferases (blood)