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- Title
Postprandial Micronutrient Variability and Bioavailability: An Interventional Meal Study in Young vs. Old Participants.
- Authors
Pellowski, Denny; Kusch, Paula; Henning, Thorsten; Kochlik, Bastian; Maares, Maria; Schmiedeskamp, Amy; Pohl, Gabriele; Schreiner, Monika; Baldermann, Susanne; Haase, Hajo; Schwerdtle, Tanja; Grune, Tilman; Weber, Daniela
- Abstract
This study explores age- and time-dependent variations in postprandial micronutrient absorption after a micronutrient-rich intervention meal within the Biomiel (bioavailability of micronutrients in elderly) study. Comprising 43 healthy participants, the study compares young (n = 21; mean age 26.90 years) and old (n = 22; mean age 66.77 years) men and women, analyzing baseline concentrations and six-hour postprandial dynamics of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), iodine (I), free zinc (fZn), vitamin C, retinol, lycopene, β-carotene, α-tocopherol, and γ-tocopherol, along with 25(OH) vitamin D (quantified only at baseline). Methodologically, quantifications in serum or plasma were performed at baseline and also at 90, 180, 270, and 360 min postprandially. Results reveal higher baseline serum Zn and plasma lycopene concentrations in the young group, whereas Cu, Se, Cu/Zn ratio, 25(OH) vitamin D, α-tocopherol, and γ-tocopherol were higher in old participants. Postprandial variability of Zn, vitamin C, and lycopene showed a strong time-dependency. Age-related differences in postprandial metabolism were observed for Se, Cu, and I. Nevertheless, most of the variance was explained by individuality. Despite some limitations, this study provides insights into postprandial micronutrient metabolism (in serum/plasma), emphasizing the need for further research for a comprehensive understanding of this complex field. Our discoveries offer valuable insights for designing targeted interventions to address and mitigate micronutrient deficiencies in older adults, fostering optimal health and well-being across the lifespan.
- Subjects
VITAMIN A metabolism; VITAMIN C metabolism; COPPER metabolism; ZINC metabolism; IRON metabolism; VITAMIN D metabolism; FOOD consumption; RESEARCH funding; SELENIUM; IODINE; MICRONUTRIENTS; AGE distribution; VITAMIN E; BIOAVAILABILITY; MEALS; LYCOPENE; TIME
- Publication
Nutrients, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 5, p625
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu16050625