Reduction in Serum Carotenoid Levels Following One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass

Ayelet Harari, Osnat Kaniel, Rom Keshet, Aviv Shaish, Yafit Kessler, Amir Szold, Peter Langer, Asnat Raziel, Nasser Sakran, David Goitein, Jacob Moran-Gilad, Shiri Sherf-Dagan

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Abstract

Given the health benefits of carotenoids, it is crucial to evaluate their levels in patients undergoing malabsorptive procedures like one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). This study aimed to assess serum carotenoid levels before and 6 months following OAGB. Prospectively collected data from patients who underwent primary OAGB were analyzed. Data included anthropometrics, dietary intake assessments, and biochemical tests. Serum samples were analyzed for lipid profile and serum carotenoids, including lutein, zeaxanthin, α-carotene, β-carotene, phytofluene, ζ-carotene, and lycopene. Data from 27 patients (median age 47.0 years and 55.6% female) were available before and 6 months post-OAGB. The median pre-surgical BMI was 39.5 kg/m2, and the median excess weight loss at 6 months post-surgery was 63.9%. Significant decreases in all carotenoid levels were observed over time (p < 0.001 for all). A median relative decline of 65.1% in absolute total carotenoid levels and 12.7% in total cholesterol levels were found. No associations were observed between changes in clinical outcomes and carotenoid levels during the study period. This study reveals significant decreases in carotenoid levels within the first 6 months following OAGB. Nutritional intervention studies are needed to explore how incorporating carotenoid-rich foods affects post-surgery carotenoid levels and clinical outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2596
JournalNutrients
Volume16
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2024

Keywords

  • carotenoids
  • dietary intake
  • metabolic bariatric surgery
  • one anastomosis gastric bypass

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