Lecithin-Based Nano-emulsification Improves the Bioavailability of Conjugated Linoleic Acid

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• 作者：Wan Heo ; Jun Ho Kim ; Jeong Hoon Pan ; Young Jun Kim
• 刊名：Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：February 17, 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：64
• 期：6
• 页码：1355-1360
• 全文大小：298K
• ISSN：1520-5118

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In this study, we investigated the effects of lecithin-based nano-emulsification on the heat stability and bioavailability of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in different free fatty acid (FFA) and triglyceride (TG) forms. CLA nano-emulsion in TG form exhibited a small droplet size (70–120 nm) compared to CLA nano-emulsion in FFA form (230–260 nm). Nano-emulsification protected CLA isomers in TG form, but not in free form, against thermal decomposition during the heat treatment. The in vitro bioavailability test using monolayers of Caco-2 human intestinal cells showed that nano-emulsification increased the cellular uptake of CLA in both FFA and TG forms. More importantly, a rat feeding study showed that CLA content in small intestinal tissues or plasma was higher when CLA was emulsified, indicating an enhanced oral bioavailability of CLA by nano-emulsification. These results provide important information for development of nano-emulsion-based delivery systems that improve thermal stability and bioavailability of CLA.