Effects of trans10cis12CLA-induced insulin resistance on retinol-binding protein 4 concentrations in abdominally obese men

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2008 Dec;82(3):e23-4. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2008.09.034. Epub 2008 Nov 5.

Abstract

In this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of 57 abdominally obese middle-aged men, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) did not induce changes in retinol-binding protein 4 concentrations (RBP4), despite marked induced insulin resistance. Further, there were no associations between CLA-induced insulin resistance and changes in RBP4.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Fat
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance*
  • Linoleic Acids, Conjugated / administration & dosage*
  • Linoleic Acids, Conjugated / pharmacology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / drug therapy*
  • Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma / analysis
  • Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma / drug effects*

Substances

  • Linoleic Acids, Conjugated
  • RBP4 protein, human
  • Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma