Resistant starch supplementation attenuates inflammation in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study

Bruna Regis de Paiva, Marta Esgalhado, Natália Alvarenga Borges, Julie Ann Kemp, Gutemberg Alves, Paulo Emílio Corrêa Leite, Renata Macedo, Ludmila F.M.F. Cardozo, Jessyca Sousa de Brito, Denise Mafra

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Abstract

Purpose: In chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, dysbiosis is associated with inflammation and cardiovascular risk, so many nutritional strategies are being studied to reduce these complications. Resistant starch (RS) can be considered a prebiotic that promotes many benefits, including modulation of gut microbiota which is linked to immune-modulatory effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of RS supplementation on proinflammatory cytokines in CKD patients on hemodialysis (HD). Methods: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial was conducted with sixteen HD patients (55.3 ± 10.05 years, body mass index (BMI) 25.9 ± 5.42 kg/m2, 56% men, time on dialysis 38.9 ± 29.23 months). They were allocated to the RS group (16 g RS/day) or placebo group (manioc flour). The serum concentration of ten cytokines and growth factors was detected through a multiparametric immunoassay based on XMap-labeled magnetic microbeads (Luminex Corp, USA) before and after 4 weeks with RS supplementation. Results: After RS supplementation, there was a reduction of Regulated upon Activation, Normal T-Cell Expressed and Secreted (p < 0.001), platelet-derived growth factor (two B subunits) (p = 0.014) and interferon-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) (p = 0.027). The other parameters did not change significantly. Conclusion: This preliminary result indicates that RS may contribute to a desirable profile of inflammatory markers in CKD patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)549-555
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Urology and Nephrology
Volume52
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2020
Externally publishedYes

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The authors would like to thank all the patients who participated in the study, and Sandra Marinho, Najla Elias Farage, Mariana Zogbi, Maria Clara Testa and all the Renalcor clinic staff for the remarkable help in this study. Additionally, we also would like to thank Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica, Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, Laboratório de Alimentos e Dietética, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). The RS used for supplementation was kindly provided by Ingredion®. The authors would like to thank all the patients who participated in the study, and Sandra Marinho, Najla Elias Farage, Mariana Zogbi, Maria Clara Testa and all the Renalcor clinic staff for the remarkable help in this study. Additionally, we also would like to thank Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica, Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, Laboratório de Alimentos e Dietética, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). The RS used for supplementation was kindly provided by Ingredion. ®

FundersFunder number
Maria Clara Testa
Mariana Zogbi
Najla Elias Farage
Sandra Marinho
Unidade de Pesquisa Clínica
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

    Keywords

    • Chronic kidney disease
    • Cytokines
    • Hemodialysis
    • Inflammation
    • Resistant starch

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