Clinical trial NCT03613740
Conditions: Metabolic Syndrome
Keywords: Insulin Sensitivity Metabolic Syndrome Fucoxanthin Insulin Secretion
Sponsor: University of Guadalajara
Start date: 2019-09-30; Completion date: 2023-07-30
Enrollment: 28 participants; Allocation: RANDOMIZED; Intervention model: PARALLEL

Brief summary:
The Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors, which include abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure. MS is considered a serious problem to health systems due to a current inability on implementing an effective prevention and treatment program. In Mexico 73% of adult population suffers obesity or overweight, this condition triggers the best studied pathophysiological mechanism; insulin resistance, which in turn precedes the diagnosis of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, that are the main cause of general mortality in Mexico, thus the prevention and timely treatment of this condition are now a priority.

Actual pharmacological therapy is designed to control its components individually, however, there are great interest in developing new therapeutic lines that improve more than one component simultaneously and thereby increase the cost-benefit and effectiveness of the therapy. Fucoxanthin is a functional element present in seaweed species. Several studies have offered certain perspectives on its action mechanism and safety. The information available is favorable for weight control in overweight subjects, but its activity in glucose levels, lipid metabolism and blood pressure is inconsistent. It represents a natural option with great interest in this research, since it could be a new, safe and effective therapy in the MS.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of fucoxanthin on the components of the MS, insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. The investigators hypothesis is that Fucoxanthin modifies the components of the MS, insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion

Detailed description:
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial will be conducted in 28 patients with MS according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria, men and women, ages 30 to 60. Participants will be assigned randomly into two groups of 14 individuals each. Patients will receive a capsule with Fucoxanthin 12 mg or homologated placebo once a day during 90 days.

Waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, serum triglycerides, serum HDL cholesterol and blood pressure will be evaluated before and after intervention in both groups. First phase of insulin secretion (Stumvoll index), total insulin secretion (Insulinogenic index) and Insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index) will be calculated from the concentration of glucose and insulin obtained from an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

Data from statistical analysis will be presented through measures of central tendency and dispersion( mean and standard deviation) for quantitative variables and frequencies and percentages for qualitative variables. The qualitative variables will be analyzed through the X2 or Fisher's exact test. The intra-group analysis of the quantitative variables will be carried out by means of the Wilcoxon rank test, while the inter-group analysis with the U test of Mann Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis. Statistical significance will be considered with a p\<0.05.

This protocol was approved by a local ethics committee and written informed consent will be obtained from all volunteers

Arms: arm 1: 12 mg Fucoxanthin capsule, once a day before breakfast during 90 days. arm 2: Homologated magnesium sterate capsule, once a day before breakfast during 90 days.
Interventions: intervention 1: Fucoxanthin intervention 2: Placebo
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Intervention will be administered 30 minutes before breakfast. intervention 2: Intervention will be administered 30 minutes before breakfast.

Protocol documents:
Prot_SAP_ICF_000.pdf: 
EFFECT OF FUCOXANTHIN ON METHABOLIC SYNDROME, INSULIN SENSITIBITY AND INSULIN RESISTANCE. 
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Institute of Experimental and Clinical Therapeutics, Department of Physiology, Health Science University Center, University of Guadalajara. 
 
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STUDY PROTOCOL AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 
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Appendix 1: Informed consent form 
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PROTOCOL TITLE 
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EFFECT OF FUCOXANTHIN ON METHABOLIC SYNDROME, INSULIN SENSITIBITY AND 
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INSULIN RESISTANCE 
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Document update: 01/may/2019 
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Identifier:        NCT03613740 
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Unique Protocol ID: Fucoxanthin-MS 
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EFFECT OF FUCOXANTHIN ON METHABOLIC SYNDROME, INSULIN SENSITIBITY 
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BACKGROUND 
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of risk factors, which mainly includes abdominal obesity, 
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hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and elevated blood pressure (BP), which predispose the individual to 
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developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).1 Together, these two 
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pathological entities are responsible for 30% of deaths in Mexico.2 
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It is estimated that the global prevalence of MetS is between 20 and 25% in the adult population.3 Despite the 
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fact that in other countries the prevalence of MetS has been maintained or reduced thanks to the reduction of 
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dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis and arterial hypertension, in Mexico MetS has increased, in response to the 
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increase in the prevalence of obesity and the related comorbidities.4 The most recent estimate of the 
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prevalence of MetS in the Mexican population is 54.0%, however, this value may vary depending on the 
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diagnostic criteria used.5 
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There is still no consensus that defines the criteria for the appropriate diagnosis of MetS. Organizations and 
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authorities in health have proposed different diagnostic criteria, but most agree in considering body weight, 
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lipid profile, BP, and blood glucose levels among the evaluation variables. The differences between these 
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criteria lie in the parameters established for their verification.6 
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MetS is of multifactorial etiology, among them, lifestyle is the predominant factor.2 The most accepted 
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pathophysiological cause is the development of insulin resistance (IR).7 The most accepted IR mechanism 
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suggests that increased pancreatic β cell activity added to a proinflammatory state results in alterations in 
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glucose regulation and lipid metabolism; however, the interaction between IR and the other components of 
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the MetS is still under study.1 
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Changes in lifestyle such as increased physical activity and reduced calories in the diet decrease body weight 
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and improve the lipid profile, which is why it represents the first line of treatment.3 Pharmacological therapy 
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constitutes the second line and may include hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, and weight-
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reducing drugs, subject to the components of the MetS that are altered.1 
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Currently, pharmacological therapy for MetS focuses on treating each risk factor separately, but currently 
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much of the current research is directed towards the development of nutritional pharmacological therapies 
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that intervene in more than one factor simultaneously, such as the use of phytopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals 
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and other natural therapies capable of modifying more than one component of MetS simultaneously.8,9  
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Fucoxanthin is a phytopharmaceutical of marine origin, it is the most abundant of the group of carotenoids to 
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which anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-obesity and anti-diabetic biological properties are attributed. 
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These effects have attracted the attention of the food industry due to their unique mechanism of action. 
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Animal and human studies confirm that fucoxanthin supplementation may be beneficial in the treatment of 
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MetS.10 
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Seaweed is a vital component in the diet of the populations of Southeast Asia, its nutritional characteristics 
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have been well studied, however, some of its most important components such as fucoxanthin have become 
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popular for their activities in the treatment of obesity, T2DM and anticancer properties.11 
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Preclinical background 
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An experimental study conducted in 2010 by Woo et al. evaluated the effect of fucoxanthin supplementation 
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in groups of 10 C57BL/6N mice for six weeks on a high-fat diet on plasma, liver, and fecal lipids, and blood 
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glucose and HbA1c levels. The results show that the plasma TG concentration was significantly lower in the 
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group receiving fucoxanthin (1.10 ± 0.02 nmol/L vs 1.33 ± 0.08 nmol/L, p < 0.05), accompanied by a 
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concomitant increase in fecal TG (85.13 ± 8.58 µmol/g vs 26.44 ± 3.36 µmol/g, p < 0.05), which could 
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suggest an inhibition in lipid absorption from the diet. Plasma HDL-C concentrations were markedly higher 
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in the group receiving fucoxanthin (0.67 ± 0.01 nmol/L vs 0.56 ± 0.04 nmol/L, p < 0.05). A significant 
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decrease in plasma glucose and HbA1c (3.28 ± 0.10% vs 4.81 ± 0.08%, p < 0.05), insulin concentrations 
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(777.09 ± 84.59 pg/mL vs 388.62 ± 53.84 pg /mL, p < 0.05) and resistin (1.87 ± 0.14 ng/mL vs 2.54 ± 0.08 
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ng/mL, p < 0.05) were reported in the same group. According to this study, fucoxanthin could play a key role 
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as a lipid-lowering and hypoglycemic agent.12  
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Later, in June 2010, Jeon S.M. et al. performed a similar study in groups of 10 C57BL/6N mice with an 
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extract of algae (Undaria pinnatifida) with 3.5% fucoxanthin with a high-fat diet. In addition to the effects on 
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lipid metabolism; body weight and adipose tissue were evaluated. Differences were reported in TG levels 
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(1.0 ± 0.1 mmol/L vs 1.3 ± 0.1 mmol/L, p < 0.05), total cholesterol (2.1 ± 0.1 mmol/L vs 1.5 ± 0.1 mmol/L, p 
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< 0.05), body weight gain (0.28 ± 0.1 g/day vs 0.19 ± 0.01 g/day, p < 0.05) and significant reduction in white 
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adipose tissue (WAT) compared with a control group. These results confirm its activity on TG and 
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cholesterol levels reported by Woo, likewise, it indicates a significant reduction in body weight and white 
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adipose tissue.13 
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The study by Lin et al., published in 2017, where the effect of fucoxanthin and low molecular weight 
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fucoidan was compared in a C57BLKS/J mouse model with induced DM2 (n = 8), reported a significant 
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increase in the levels urinary glucose only in the group in which both components were used simultaneously. 
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In addition, a significant difference was indicated in the HOMA-IR index (130.02 ± 26.39 vs 93.88 ± 23.48, p 
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< 0.05), a marginal difference in the HOMA-β, (97.69 ± 14.28 vs 108.02 ± 20.59, p > 0.05) and a difference 
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in glucose levels (475.1 ± 73.0 mg/dL vs 381.6 ± 57.7 mg/dL, p < 0.05) and plasma insulin (110.0 ± 10.1 
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µU/mL vs 96.8 ± 16.5 µU/mL, p < 0.05) compared to a control group . These results suggest that fucoxanthin 
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can modify insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. 15 
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Other preclinical studies conducted between 2011 and 2017 in which rodents were used to determine the 
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activity of fucoxanthin on lipid metabolism, reduction in body weight and adipose tissue, and glycemic 
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control, obtained comparable results, which revealed details of the mechanisms involved in its effects.15,16  
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Clinical trials 
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Clinical study of its effects in humans is scarce. One of the most relevant was carried out in Russia, by 
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Abidov et al. in 2010, in which the effect of Xanthigen [supplement containing 2.4 mg fucoxanthin and 300 
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mg pomegranate seed oil (ASG)] was evaluated on body weight, body fat, and lipid profile in premenopausal, 
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obese women and with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and women without liver disease (SEH) 
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(n=36) after 16 weeks of dosing. Demonstrated reduced WC (110.6 ± 1.6 cm vs 105.0 ± 5.6 cm, p < 0.05) in 
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the NAFLD group, decreased body weight in the NAFLD group (94.1 ± 2.1 kg vs 87.2 ± 3.7 cm, p < 0.05) as 
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in the group with SEH (94.5 ± 1.5 kg vs 88.2 ± 1.9 cm, p < 0.05). Serum TG concentration was reduced in 
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women with NAFLD (195 ± 19 mg/dL vs 158 ± 21 mg/dL, p < 0.05), in addition, this same group reported a 
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reduction in SBP (138 ± 6 mmHg vs 119 ± 6 mmHg, p < 0.05) and DBP (91.0 ± 4 mmHg vs 79 ± 3 mmHg, p 
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< 0.05). Similarly, the activity of the Xanthigen components separately on resting energy expenditure (REE) 
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in women with NAFLD was evaluated. Women who received > 1.6 mg of fucoxanthin significantly increased 
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GEE compared to the placebo group, finding a greater effect in the group that was administered 8 mg (6.01 ± 
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0.19 kJ/24 h vs 7.37 ± 0.35 kJ/24 h, p < 0.001). 17 The increase in GEE could be related to the activity of 
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fucoxanthin on UCP1, demonstrated in experimental studies. 
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Teas et al, in 2009, carried out a controlled clinical trial in which they used a lyophilized extract of the algae 
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Undaria pinnatifida in patients with MetS (n = 14). 6 g/day of extract were administered for four weeks, 
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which contained 12 mg of fucoxanthin among other nutritional components, in the results a significant 
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reduction in CC was observed (94.2 ± 5.1 cm vs 91.0 ± 6.2 cm, p < 0.05). and in the SBP figures (128.1 ± 8.4 
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mmHg vs 117.6 ± 7.7 mmHg, p < 0.05) in the group that received the intervention. 18 
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In 2012, Hashimoto T. et al. conducted a trial in healthy subjects, in which they administered 31 mg of 
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fucoxanthin contained in an extract of Wakame seaweed (Laminaria japonica). The aim of this study was to 
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obtain information on the pharmacokinetics of fucoxanthinol, the major metabolite of fucoxanthin, in 
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humans. During the analysis of this study it is indicated that amaurocyaxanthin A (fucoxanthin metabolite 
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detected in other experimental studies) was not detected in the blood of any participant. On the other hand, 
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Fucoxanthinol appears to be the most active metabolite in humans; It was determined that its maximum 
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concentration, time to maximum concentration, and half-life were 44.2 nM/mL, 4.0 and 7.0 hours, 
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respectively. This study suggests that 31 mg (0.52 mg/kg body weight) is safe and sufficient to induce health 
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benefits. 19 
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A clinical trial carried out in Japan and published in 2017 by Mikami N. et al., evaluated the effect of oil from 
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the Akamoku algae (Sargassum borneri) enriched with fucoxanthin at a dose of 2.0 mg/day, administered for 
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eight weeks in adults with normal and overweight (n = 20). In this study, a decrease in HbA1c (5.2 ± 0.1% vs 
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5.1 ± 0.1 p = 0.055) was observed in the group that received fucoxanthin, which was directly related to the 
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serum level of fucoxanthinol. This study also determined that HbA1c levels decreased predominantly in 
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subjects carrying the G/G allele of UCP1, than in carriers of A/A and A/G, which reveals that the activity on 
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this protein is also present in human beings. humans. 20 
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Also in 2017 Hitoe S et al. concluded a clinical trial conducted in Japan, in which the effect of fucoxanthin on 
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weight, body fat, BP, and other biochemical parameters was examined in overweight patients (BMI g 25 
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kg/m2) over a period of four weeks. (n=11). Two groups were studied in which 1.0 and 3.0 mg/day of 
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fucoxanthin were administered, and a placebo group. The analysis reported a significant decrease in body 
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weight (76.2 ± 3.2 kg vs 74.9 ± 3.1 kg, p > 0.05), BMI (26.9 ± 0.7 kg/m2 vs 26.4 ± 0.5 kg/m2, p > 0.05), CC 
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( 100.6 ± 1.5 cm vs 98.4 ± 1.1 cm, p > 0.05), visceral adipose tissue (22.3 ± 1.4 kg vs 21.5 ± 1.3 kg, p > 
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0.05), and SBP (118.8 ± 3.4 mmHg vs 114.2 ± 4.0 mmHg, p > 0.05), only in the group that received 3 mg of 
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fucoxanthin. These results suggest that the anti-obesity effect is due to its activity in reducing visceral fat and 
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corroborates the effect in reducing BP reported by Abidov in 2009. 21 
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RATIONALE 
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical condition with a multifactorial etiology and is a significant 
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contributor to the development of atherosclerotic disease, T2DM, kidney disease, and other vascular 
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complications. 
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As urbanization, food industrialization, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets become more prevalent in the 
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global population, mortality rates from MetS-related diseases are increasing, particularly in Western countries 
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compared to the Eastern region. This discrepancy is associated with the daily consumption of marine algae, 
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which are rich in nutrients and bioactive agents, in traditional Asian cuisine. 
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The initial treatment approach for MetS focuses on modifying risk factors such as obesity, physical inactivity, 
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and unhealthy diets through lifestyle changes. While pharmacological treatments are available to control 
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individual components of MetS, there is significant interest in developing new therapeutic approaches that 
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target multiple components simultaneously, aiming to improve the cost-effectiveness and overall efficacy of 
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treatment. 
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Fucoxanthin, a functional compound found in various species of marine algae traditional medicine. It has 
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gained attention due to its beneficial effects on obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Animal studies have provided 
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insights into its mechanism of action and safety; however, human research in this area is limited, and more 
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studies are needed to establish the actual benefits of its consumption. The available information suggests 
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favorable effects on weight control in overweight individuals, but its impact on glucose levels, lipid 
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metabolism, and blood pressure appears inconsistent. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the effects of 
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fucoxanthin administration in patients with MetS. 
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Fucoxanthin represents an alternative worth studying, as it has shown anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and 
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antioxidant effects. It presents a natural and promising option for MetS therapy, but further research is 
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required to establish its safety and effectiveness in this context. 
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Fucoxanthin modifies components of the metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. 
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To evaluate the effect of fucoxanthin on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. 
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Specific objectives 
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Determine and compare WC before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare SBP and DBP before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare TG concentration before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare HDL-c concentration before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare fasting serum glucose level before and after the intervention with 
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fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare insulin sensitivity before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare the total secretion of insulin before and after the intervention with 
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fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare the first phase of insulin secretion before and after the intervention with 
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fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Secondary objectives 
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Determine and compare body weight before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare BMI before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare body fat percentage before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare insulin concentration before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare post-load glucose concentration after oral administration of 75 g of glucose 
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before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol (LDL-c), and VLDL before and after 
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the intervention with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Determine and compare AST and ALT levels before and after the intervention with fucoxanthin and 
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placebo. 
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Determine and compare creatinine and uric acid levels before and after the intervention with 
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fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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Describe the tolerability of treatment with fucoxanthin and placebo. 
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MATERIALS AND METHODS 
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Design 
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Randomized, double-blind, and placebo controlled clinical trial. 
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Universe 
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Men and women aged 30 to 60 with a diagnosis of MeS, residing in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. 
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The sample size was calculated using a formula for the difference in means in clinical trials. A confidence 
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level of 95%, a power of 80%, the standard deviation, and the expected difference obtained from the response 
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variables in patients with metabolic syndrome were considered. 
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Zβ represents the statistical power and was pre-set at the Z1-β value of 80% for a type II error of 
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20%, which corresponds to a β value of 0.20. For this statistical power, the standardized Z score was 
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σ is the standard deviation of waist circumference (WC), insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in 
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A total of 28 patients, 14 for each study group, was the result obtained with the highest number of required 
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patients, including an additional 20% to anticipate possible loss to follow-up. 
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Criteria 
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Inclusion criteria 
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Age between 30 and 60 years 
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Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome (MetS) according to the IDF criteria: 
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o Waist circumference (WC) g 80 cm in women or g 90 cm in men, plus two or more of the 
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Systolic blood pressure (SBP) g 130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) g 
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Triglycerides (TG) g 150 mg/dL 
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HDL cholesterol (C-HDL) < 40 mg/dL in men or < 50 mg/dL in women 
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Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) g 100 mg/dL 
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BMI between 25.0 and 34.9 kg/m² 
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No pharmacological treatment for the components of MetS 
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Stable weight during the last three months (weight variation less than 10%) 
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Female participants declared the use of a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy during the study 
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Signed written informed consent form 
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Exclusion criteria 
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Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding 
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History of kidney, thyroid, or liver disease 
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Consumption of medications or supplements with proven properties that modify the behavior of 
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Glucose g 126 mg/dL or diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus 
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Total cholesterol (TC) > 240 mg/dL 
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Triglycerides (TG) > 500 mg/dL 
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Non-compliance of medication intake exceeding 20% 
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Outcome measures 
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Primary outcome measures 
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WC 
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First-phase insulin secretion 
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Total insulin secretion 
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Secondary outcome measures 
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Body weight 
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BMI (Body Mass Index) 
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Body fat percentage 
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Lipid profile (Total cholesterol, LDL-c, VLDL) 
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Post-load glucose 
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Insulin levels 
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Liver enzymes (ALT, AST) 
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Creatinine levels 
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Adverse events 
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Measurement and evaluation procedures 
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Demographic determinations 
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• Age: Expressed in completed years at the start of the intervention. 
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• Sex: Referring to the phenotypic sex at birth, it was recorded as male or female. 
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Clinical determinations 
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WC: It will be measured using a flexible measuring tape with the subject standing. The tape was 
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placed parallel to the ground and without clothing at the measurement level. The tape was positioned 
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at the midpoint between the costal margin and the iliac crests at the end of a normal exhalation. 
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Weight: It will be measured with the participant standing in a bipedal position, wearing light clothing, 
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without shoes, and with an empty bladder prior to measurement. A stationary bioelectrical impedance 
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scale will be used. 
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BMI: It will be obtained by calculating the ratio of body weight in kg to the square of height in 
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meters. 
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Body Fat: It was determined using scale that utilizes the bioelectrical impedance method. Through a 
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low-frequency signal, it calculates body fat and body composition. 
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SBP/DBP (Systolic Blood Pressure/Diastolic Blood Pressure): It was determined using a digital 
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sphygmomanometer. The participant was in a seated position after at least 5 minutes of rest. The cuff 
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will be placed 3 cm above the elbow fold of the left arm. Two measurements will be taken to obtain 
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the average blood pressure. 
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Clinical laboratory procedures 
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) 
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To perform this test, each patient will be administered an oral solution containing 75 g of anhydrous dextrose 
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in 300 mL of water after fasting. By temporarily placing a peripheral venous catheter, 5 mL of blood will be 
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drawn into a sterile dry tube at 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after the administration of dextrose. 
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The sample extraction procedure will be performed using sterile and disposable materials. The sample will be 
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allowed to clot at room temperature, and then centrifuged at 3500 rpm for 15 minutes. The supernatant serum 
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will be collected for subsequent clinical chemical analysis. 
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Laboratory determinations  
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The laboratory determinations will be performed using simple enzymatic-colorimetric techniques. For this 
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purpose, the Erba Mannheim® XL100 automated clinical chemistry analyzer will be used, operated by a 
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single chemist assigned to this study. The equipment will be  routinely calibrated according to the laboratory 
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logbook. 
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Glucose: Glucose Oxidase/Peroxidase Method. The glucose present in the sample reacts with glucose 
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oxidase, producing hydrogen peroxide, which then condenses with aminoantipyrine and phenol in the 
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proportion to the glucose concentration (COD 11538 Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). (Intra-assay 
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coefficient of variation [CVa] = 0.6%, inter-assay coefficient of variation [CVe] = 0.8%) 
2 
• 
TG: Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase/Peroxidase Method. The triglycerides (TG) present in the sample 
3 
are hydrolyzed by lipase, resulting in the formation of glycerol and fatty acids. In the presence of 
4 
ATP and glycerol kinase, glycerol-3-phosphate is synthesized, which is then oxidized to 
5 
dihydroxyacetone phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide, along with 
6 
chlorophenol and aminoantipyrine, condenses in the presence of peroxidase, releasing the 
7 
quinonimine chromogen. The complex is quantified in proportion to the triglyceride concentration 
8 
(COD 11529 Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 1.4%, CVe = 1.9%. 
9 
• 
TC: Cholesterol Oxidase/Peroxidase Method. Both free and esterified cholesterol in the sample are 
10 
catalyzed by cholesterol esterase and cholesterol oxidase enzymes. The resulting product, hydrogen 
11 
peroxide, along with chlorophenol and aminoantipyrine, condenses in the presence of peroxidase, 
12 
releasing the quinonimine chromogen. The complex is quantified in proportion to the cholesterol 
13 
concentration (COD 11505 Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 1.7%, CVe = 2.1%. 
14 
• 
HDL-c: VLDL and LDL-c present in the sample precipitate in the presence of phosphotungstate and 
15 
magnesium ions. The supernatant contains high-density lipoproteins (HDL), whose cholesterol is 
16 
quantified using the coupled reactions described above in the CT section (COD 11557 Reagent, 
17 
Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 1.6%, CVe = 2.0%. 
18 
• 
AST: Aspartate aminotransferase catalyzes the transfer of the amino group from aspartate to 2-
19 
oxoglutarate, forming oxaloacetate and glutamate. The catalytic concentration is determined by using 
20 
the coupled reaction with malate dehydrogenase (MDH), based on the rate of disappearance of 
21 
NADH, measured at 340 nm (COD 11531 Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 0.5%, CVe = 1.4%. 
22 
• 
ALT: Alanine aminotransferase catalyzes the transfer of the amino group from alanine to 2-
23 
oxoglutarate, forming pyruvate and glutamate. The catalytic concentration is determined using the 
24 
coupled reaction with lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), based on the rate of disappearance of NADH, 
25 
measured at 340 nm (COD 11531 Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 0.6%, CVe = 2.0%. 
26 
• 
Creatinine: Jaffé Method. The creatinine present in the sample reacts with picrate in an alkaline 
27 
medium, resulting in a colored complex (Jaffé method). The rate of formation of this complex is 
28 
measured in short initial periods to reduce interference from other compounds. Serum and plasma 
29 
samples contain proteins that react non-specifically; however, the results can be corrected by 
30 
subtracting a fixed value. This correction is known as the compensated Jaffé method (COD 11531 
31 
Reagent, Biosystems S.A.). CVa = 0.4%, CVe = 1.0%. 
32 
• 
Insulin: For the determination of insulin, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) sandwich 
33 
method was used. In this technique, samples and the conjugate reagent (biotinylated anti-insulin and 
34 
HRP) are added to a streptavidin-coated surface. Insulin in the serum binds to the corresponding 
35 
antigen pair, forming a sandwich complex, which immobilizes on the surface. After the addition of a 
36 
substrate, a chromatic reaction occurs proportional to the insulin concentration. CVa = 3.1%, CVe = 
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4.5%. 
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Calculations 
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C-LDL and VLDL concentrations:22  
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Formula de Friedewald:    C‑LDL = CT 2 (C‑HDL +
TG
5 )              VLDL = 
TG
5  
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Glucose and insulin AUC: The calculation was performed using the mathematical formula proposed by 
43 
Tai..23 
44 
Area = 1
2 ∑ý�㕖21 (þ�㕖21 + þ�㕖)
�㕛
�㕖=1
 
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Indices 
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Matsuda Index: It is used to calculate insulin sensitivity using the following formula.:24 
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Matsuda index =
10000
√(Gluc0 ∗Ins0) ∗(Glucmean 02120 ∗Insmean 02120)
 
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Stumvoll Index: It is used to calculate the first-phase insulin secretion using the following formula.:25 
2 
Stumvoll index=1,283 + 1.829 × Ins30 - 138.7 × Gluc0 + 3.772 × Ins0  
3 
 
4 
Total insulin secretion: It is used to calculate the first-phase insulin secretion using the following formula.26 
5 
Total insulin secretion = AUC Insulin02120 
AUC Glucose02120
 
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Other determinations 
8 
Adherencia al tratamiento 
9 
Each participant will be given an adherence and monitoring diary in which they will be asked to record each 
10 
intake of the intervention capsules. This diary is designed to record the date and time of each intake for a 
11 
period of 12 weeks. 
12 
During each visit throughout the intervention, the patient will be asked to return the assigned intervention 
13 
bottle containing any capsules that have not been taken, in order to calculate and estimate the adherence 
14 
percentage. 
15 
Adverse events 
16 
The patient will record in the adherence and monitoring diary any symptoms or adverse changes in their 
17 
health status during the medication intake period. A direct contact telephone number with the investigators 
18 
will be provided to consult and report any unforeseen events. 
19 
During each visit throughout the intervention, the patient will be interviewed and physically examined, if 
20 
necessary, in search of changes in health status that may be related to the consumption of the formulation's 
21 
ingredients. 
22 
Grupos de estudio y administración de la intervención 
23 
Two groups of 14 patients each will be formed: 
24 
• 
Fucoxanthin: Each patient will receive a capsule containing 12 mg of fucoxanthin every 24 hours. 
25 
They will ask to take one capsule with the first bite of breakfast for a duration of 12 weeks. 
26 
• 
Placebo: Each patient will receive a placebo capsule (Magnesium stearate) that is indistinguishable 
27 
from fucoxanthin. They will be instructed to take one capsule with the first bite of breakfast for a 
28 
duration of 12 weeks. 
29 
Allocation of intervention and blinding 
30 
The treatment assignment will be performed through simple randomization, using the method of a simple 
31 
random number table. By using computer software, each intervention will be randomly assigned an 
32 
identification with a numerical code corresponding to an identified intervention within Group A or Group B. 
33 
The patient and the researcher will not be informed of which pharmacological intervention corresponds to 
34 
each numerical code. 
35 
 
36 
DATA COLLECTION AND STATISTICAL ANÁLISIS PLAN 
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All the results will be collected in a digital database designed for this study, where no confidential personal 
39 
information not related to the study variables will be recorded. The information entered in the database will 
40 
be transferred for analysis in the statistical software IBM SPSS Statistics® for Windows®. The statistical 
41 
analysis will be conducted at the end of the total data collection once the intervention in the included patients 
42 
has finished. All patients will be included in the intention-to-treat analysis. In descriptive statistics, measures 
43 
of central tendency and dispersion will be used. Quantitative variables will be presented with means and 
44 
standard deviations. Qualitative variables will be presented with frequencies and percentages. 
45 
 
46 
The Shapiro-Wilk test will be performed to determine the normality of the sample distribution in each 
47 
variable. If the sample distribution is found to be abnormal, non-parametric tests will be used. The analysis 
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between groups (independent samples) will be analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test for quantitative 
49 
variables, and the X2 test or Fisher's exact test for qualitative variables. Intragroup analysis (two related 
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samples) will be performed using the Wilcoxon rank test for quantitative variables. A value of p f 0.05 will 
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be considered statistically significant. 
2 
 
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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 
4 
 
5 
The project of this study was submitted for evaluation by the Research Ethics Committee of the University 
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Center of Health Sciences of the University of Guadalajara. The approval of this committee was obtained in 
7 
the record registered with the number CIE/467/2018.This study is classified as a study with greater than 
8 
minimal risk, for which the voluntary signature of an informed consent was requested from each participant, 
9 
in accordance with the Regulations of the General Health Law on Research for Health, in its Second Title, 
10 
chapter I, article 17. In accordance with the guidelines of good clinical practice, all study participants were 
11 
uniquely identified by alphanumeric code in a digital database. The data is kept confidential, as are the 
12 
answers to the questionnaires and the results of the clinical and laboratory tests, to guarantee the privacy of 
13 
the participants.  
14 
The procedures adhered to ethical standards, and strict respect was maintained for the individual integrity of 
15 
each participant. In accordance with the Regulations of the General Health Law on Research and the 
16 
principles emanating from the 18th Medical Assembly of Helsinki, Finland in 1964 and the modifications 
17 
made by said Assembly in Tokyo, Japan in 1975, in Venice, Italy in 1983, in Hong Kong in 1989 and the 
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64th General Assembly, Fortaleza, Brazil, October 2013, where medical research (clinical research) is 
19 
contemplated. 
20 
 
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FOUNDING INFORMATION 
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Founding in this project is parallel to other studies of the University of  Guadalajara. 
23 
 
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AUTHORS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT  
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The researchers and personnel involved in conducting this study declare that they have no conflicts of 
26 
interest.  
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APPENDIX I: INFORMED CONSENT FORM 
 
Protocol: Effect of fucoxanthin on metabolic syndrome, insulin 
sensitivity and insulin secretion. 
 
This document could contain words or terms that you do not understand, please ask 
the doctor in charge of the study and your interview to explain it to you in case such a 
situation exists. Sign this consent form only until all your doubts are satisfactorily 
clarified and you are convinced that you want to participate in the study. 
 
Purpose of the study 
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of fucoxanthin administration on 
metabolic syndrome, insulin secretion, and insulin sensitivity, since there are studies 
that relate these alterations to the development of cardiovascular disease and 
diabetes, which in the long run term predispose to the development of serious 
complications. 
Various studies have shown that fucoxanthin consumption can reduce body weight, 
however, in the present investigation we also want to evaluate its effect on the other 
components of the metabolic syndrome, that is, lowering blood glucose levels, 
cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure figures. Therefore, we consider that he 
could be a good candidate to participate in this project. 
Due to the above, you have been invited to participate in this study, since you present 
some of the following characteristics: high blood glucose, overweight or obesity, high 
blood pressure, cholesterol or elevated triglyceride levels. 
Like you, 27 more people who meet the criteria will be invited to participate in this 
study. Your participation is completely voluntary. Please read the information we 
provide and ask any questions you want before deciding whether or not to participate. 
 
procedures 
This study lasts for 12 calendar weeks (3 months), which includes at least 4 
appointments. If you agree to participate, the following will occur: 
A. Procedures that are routine in the care of patients in this service: 
1) You will come here with us, fasting for more than 8 and less than 12 
hours, at 8:00 am 
2) Clinical Procedures: A clinical history will be taken that includes a 
complete physical examination with the measurement of your blood 
pressure, weight, height, waist, hips, heart rate, and respiratory rate. 
3) Laboratory procedures: We will take a blood sample from one of your 
arms, approximately 5 milliliters, to carry out some laboratory studies. 
Subsequently, you will be given a drink containing 75 grams of glucose 
diluted in 300 milliliters of water, with the purpose of measuring your 
blood glucose after oral glucose ingestion and thus determine if you 
have glucose intolerance. In addition, the laboratory studies that we will 
carry out include the measurement of your fasting glucose level, 
creatinine, HbA1c and a lipid or fat profile. For your safety and hygiene, 
all the material used in this study is sterile and disposable, and at the 
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The purpose of carrying out the clinical and laboratory studies is to learn more 
about your general health conditions and your glucose levels, both fasting and 
glucose at 2 hours after a load of 75 g of glucose. It will take us approximately 2 
hours to perform these clinical and laboratory tests. We will deliver the results of 
your laboratory studies within the next 3 business days. 
Once this consent letter is signed, and if you meet the criteria to enter the study, 
you will be scheduled to fast for another day at 8:00 am, where the following 
specific procedures will be performed. 
 
B. Procedures specific to this investigation: 
1) Nutrition counseling will be provided by trained personnel. 
2) Laboratory tests will be taken at the first visit and at the end of the study 
to compare the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose that you 
obtain upon admission with those that you will have upon leaving the 
study. 
3) At the beginning of the study, you will be assigned a treatment, like each 
participant, which may contain fucoxanthin or a placebo (inert substance 
without effects). The assignment will be made at random and neither 
you nor the researcher will know which drug the treatment corresponds 
to, which will be provided free of charge and in sufficient quantity during 
the 12 weeks of the study. You should take 1 capsule of the medicine 
once a day with the first bite of breakfast. 
4) You will be given a booklet which will be your adherence to treatment 
diary, in which you must record each time you consume the medication, 
as well as the signs or symptoms that you present during the study. 
5) The visits with us will be every 30 days, in which we will take your blood 
pressure, weight, and waist circumference to observe the evolution you 
have had with the medication. Likewise, you will be asked if the 
capsules have been taken every day, if there has been a lack of intake 
at any time, as well as possible adverse events with the treatment. 
6) After 12 weeks of administration of the drug that is assigned, you will be 
scheduled to fast again at 8:00 a.m. and the same procedures will be 
carried out as in the initial assessment, including final laboratory tests, 
and you will be questioned again about taking of the medication and 
possible adverse effects that it has presented, likewise, you will give us 
the adherence diary that you used. 
7) In a period no longer than 7 days after the end of the study, a clinical 
summary will be made that includes the results obtained from the clinical 
measurements and laboratory tests that have been carried out during 
the study, as well as recommendations to continue your treatment, the 
which he will present to his usual doctor or specialist, who will continue 
his management. 
The information resulting from this research will help to know and improve 
treatment schemes for patients with metabolic syndrome. In this case, it will 
allow the medical community to recommend the use of fucoxanthin not only to 
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Potential risks and discomfort 
Discomfort or risks associated with clinical evaluation procedures. 
The measurement of weight, height, blood pressure, waist circumference and 
percentage of body fat are non-invasive clinical determinations, they do not 
cause pain, discomfort or any risk. 
Discomfort or risks associated with laboratory procedures 
Discomfort during blood sampling is minimal. On some occasions the procedure 
to take a blood sample may cause a little pain or slight discomfort, it is possible 
that you may develop a bruise. 
Discomfort or risk related to the consumption of fucoxanthin 
Currently there is no scientific evidence that mentions adverse effects of any 
kind that can be produced by the medication, even so, consider that it could 
cause mild intestinal discomfort. 
 
Possible benefits you will receive from participating in the study 
You will not receive payment or economic remuneration for your participation in this 
study, likewise, this does not imply any expense. 
A possible benefit of your participation in this study is that the results of the clinical and 
laboratory tests that we will carry out will provide you with information about your state 
of health, in addition, you will be offered advice for weight control, which will have the 
strict supervision of specialized personnel. 
Although the direct benefits for you may not exist, the results of this study will 
contribute to the advancement of knowledge about the beneficial effects of these 
treatments in patients with metabolic syndrome, and the results will be relevant for the 
better management of people like you, Despite the above, you will be provided with the 
results and a clinical summary of what was done in the study, so that your family doctor 
can use it to modify and monitor your treatment. 
 
Results or new information about treatment alternatives 
During the course of this study, we will tell you about any new findings (either good or 
bad) that are important to the decision to continue or end your participation; For 
example, if there are changes in the risks or benefits of your participation in this 
research. If we provide you with new information, we will again ask for your consent to 
continue in this study. 
Participation or withdrawal 
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you decide not to participate, 
there is no problem, you are free to decide to participate or not. For the purposes of 
this research, we will only use the information that you have provided us from the time 
you agree to participate until the time you let us know that you no longer wish to 
participate. 
 
 
Privacy and confidentiality 
The information you provide us that could be used to identify you (such as your name, 
phone number, and address) will be kept confidential and separate from your 
responses to questionnaires and the results of your clinical tests, to ensure your 
privacy. 
The research team, the people involved in your health care, and your regular doctor will 
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information you provided to us during your participation in this study, unless you wish. 
We will only provide your information if it is necessary to protect your rights or well-
being (for example, if you suffer bodily harm or need emergency care), or if required by 
law. When the results of this study are published or presented at conferences, for 
example, no information will be given that could reveal your identity. Your identity will 
be protected and hidden. To protect your identity we will assign you a password that 
we will use to identify your data and we will use that password instead of your name in 
our electronic databases. 
 
Contact staff for questions and clarifications about the study 
If you have questions or want to talk to someone about this research study, you can 
contact: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Declaration of informed consent 
By signing this consent, I acknowledge that I have been informed about the methods 
and routes of administration of study drugs, the procedures and tests to which I will be 
subjected; as well as the inconveniences, benefits and inconveniences that may arise. 
I certify that I have read (or someone has read to me) the contents of this consent form, 
that I have had sufficient time to understand it, that all technical language used in the 
description of this research study has been explained to my satisfaction, and that I 
received an adequate and understandable answer to all my questions, that I have 
received a copy of this document, which I will keep safe for future reference. I 
understand that I am free to withdraw from the study at any time without loss of benefit 
or penalty. I give my consent to be included in this study. 
 
 
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Statement of the person responsible for obtaining informed consent 
I declare that I have explained the research study to the participant and have resolved 
the doubts that they have raised. I believe that you understand the information 
described in this document and freely consent to participate in this research study. 
 
 
 
 
 
Name of person responsible for obtaining 
informed consent 
 
Signature of person responsible for 
obtaining informed consent 
Date: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Name( s) Paternal surname Maternal surname 
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Street Number Colonia ZIP Municipality 
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Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Witness name: 
 
 
Name( s) Paternal surname Maternal surname 
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