Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats

Isoflavones are composed of phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein), which can be metabolized by cats. These compounds can promote the maintenance of lean body mass and control food intake. These effects are desirable in neutered animals, as they are predisposed to obesity. The objective of this stu...

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Main Authors: Ana Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada, Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda, Layne Carolina Pereira, Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti, Isabela de Oliveira Martins, Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski, Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez, Eduardo Kato Watanabe, Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho, Vanderly Janeiro, Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas, Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos
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author Ana Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada
Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda
Layne Carolina Pereira
Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti
Isabela de Oliveira Martins
Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski
Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez
Eduardo Kato Watanabe
Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho
Vanderly Janeiro
Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas
Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos
author_facet Ana Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada
Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda
Layne Carolina Pereira
Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti
Isabela de Oliveira Martins
Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski
Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez
Eduardo Kato Watanabe
Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho
Vanderly Janeiro
Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas
Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos
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description Isoflavones are composed of phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein), which can be metabolized by cats. These compounds can promote the maintenance of lean body mass and control food intake. These effects are desirable in neutered animals, as they are predisposed to obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of 1.0% isoflavone on the metabolizable energy intake, serum concentrations of satiety-related hormones and peptides, and body composition of neutered cats. Sixteen neutered adult cats were blocked by gender and divided into two groups (n = 8): the control group (CG) received a commercial diet, while the isoflavone group (IG) received the same diet supplemented by 1% of isoflavone for 99 days. Computed tomography was performed on the first and last experimental days to assess the animals’ body composition. Satiety challenges were conducted on days 19 and 44. In the last day of the study, blood samples were collected to determine the concentration of insulin, ghrelin, leptin, peptide YY, and GLP-1. A statistical analysis was conducted using R software 3.5.2, considering both the interaction and individual effects of group and time (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The average intake of genistein in the IG was 0.75 ± 0.10 mg/kg body weight, and daidzein intake was 51.73 ± 7.05 mg/kg. No significant individual or interaction effects were observed for any of the analyzed variables. Therefore, the inclusion of 1.0% isoflavone in the diet did not affect the energy requirements, satiety responses, or body composition of neutered adult cats.
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spelling doaj-art-2c4fe68ae5be4f79be3a7697a7de1a982025-08-20T02:55:49ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152024-12-011424357410.3390/ani14243574Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult CatsAna Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada0Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda1Layne Carolina Pereira2Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti3Isabela de Oliveira Martins4Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski5Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez6Eduardo Kato Watanabe7Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho8Vanderly Janeiro9Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas10Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos11Department of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Ingá University Center (UNINGÁ), 6114 Highway PR317, Maringá 87035-510, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilAnestall, Maringá 87014-200, BrazilSinus Vet, Maringá 87015-180, BrazilDepartment of Statistics, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Clinics, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, BrazilIsoflavones are composed of phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein), which can be metabolized by cats. These compounds can promote the maintenance of lean body mass and control food intake. These effects are desirable in neutered animals, as they are predisposed to obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation of 1.0% isoflavone on the metabolizable energy intake, serum concentrations of satiety-related hormones and peptides, and body composition of neutered cats. Sixteen neutered adult cats were blocked by gender and divided into two groups (n = 8): the control group (CG) received a commercial diet, while the isoflavone group (IG) received the same diet supplemented by 1% of isoflavone for 99 days. Computed tomography was performed on the first and last experimental days to assess the animals’ body composition. Satiety challenges were conducted on days 19 and 44. In the last day of the study, blood samples were collected to determine the concentration of insulin, ghrelin, leptin, peptide YY, and GLP-1. A statistical analysis was conducted using R software 3.5.2, considering both the interaction and individual effects of group and time (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The average intake of genistein in the IG was 0.75 ± 0.10 mg/kg body weight, and daidzein intake was 51.73 ± 7.05 mg/kg. No significant individual or interaction effects were observed for any of the analyzed variables. Therefore, the inclusion of 1.0% isoflavone in the diet did not affect the energy requirements, satiety responses, or body composition of neutered adult cats.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3574aglyconesdaidzeinfelinesgenisteinnutrition
spellingShingle Ana Lúcia Yoshida da Silva Yamada
Mônica Estela Zambon Merenda
Layne Carolina Pereira
Nayara Maira Dalgallo Bonneti
Isabela de Oliveira Martins
Alina Stadnik Komarcheuski
Lucas Ben Fiuza Henríquez
Eduardo Kato Watanabe
Guilherme Bernardo Cornélio Coelho
Vanderly Janeiro
Nilva Maria Freres Mascarenhas
Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos
Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
Animals
aglycones
daidzein
felines
genistein
nutrition
title Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
title_full Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
title_fullStr Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
title_short Effects of Isoflavone Intake on Energy Requirement, Satiety, and Body Composition of Neutered Adult Cats
title_sort effects of isoflavone intake on energy requirement satiety and body composition of neutered adult cats
topic aglycones
daidzein
felines
genistein
nutrition
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3574
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