Rapeseed oil is a widely used vegetable oil; however, excess consumption of this oil may contribute to obesity. A recent study published in the journal Nutrients examines how rapeseed diacylglycerol oil (RDG) used as a functional fat may impact fat accumulation and metabolism in a mouse model. Study: The lipid-metabolism-associated anti-obesity properties of rapeseed diacylglycerol oil .
Image Credit: LN team / Shutterstock.com Obesity refers to excessive adiposity due to abnormal fat accumulation and arises following the chronic and excessive intake of energy relative to energy expenditure. Obesity is associated with various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and several types of cancer.
With the prevalence of obesity continuing to rise, researchers estimate that about four billion people may be obese by 2035. Thus, obesity prevention is an important research area for public health. There are three different types of adipose tissue: white adipose tissue (WAT), brown adipose tissue (BAT), and beige adipose tissue.
WAT is a crucial source of triacylglycerol (TAG), the end-product of fat digestion following excessive energy intake. BAT and beige adipose tissue are metabolically active and allow energy to escape as heat. This heat production arises due to non-oxidative uncoupling, which subsequently leads to higher glucose uptake by fat cells and increased lipid metabolism.
Thus, activating these forms of adipose tissue could be i.
