AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Justine Johnson's research explores the effects of dietary lauric acid on adipokine secretion in visceral adipocytes from healthy and type 2 diabetes patients. Obesity and its associated metabolic changes, such as increased inflammatory adipokines, are prevalent. The study compares lauric acid with DHA and palmitic acid, focusing on adiponectin and leptin secretion. Findings reveal lauric acid down-regulates adiponectin and leptin secretion differently in healthy and diabetic cells, potentially indicating pro-inflammatory effects and contributing to adipose tissue dysfunction. The research suggests that coconut oil's health benefits may be questionable, warranting further investigation.

Keywords

lauric acid

adipokine secretion

type 2 diabetes

adiponectin

coconut oil