Dietary pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) alters indicators of inflammation and mitochondrial-related metabolism in human subjects.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) influences energy-related metabolism and neurologic functions in animals. The mechanism of action involves interactions with cell signaling pathways and mitochondrial function. However, little is known about the response to PQQ in humans. Using a crossover study design, 10 subjects (5 females, 5 males) ingested PQQ added to a fruit-flavored drink in two separate studies. In study 1, PQQ was given in a single dose (0.2 mg PQQ/kg). Multiple measurements of plasma and urine PQQ levels and changes in antioxidant potential [based on total peroxyl radical-trapping potential and thiobarbituric acid reactive product (TBAR) assays] were made throughout the period of 48 h. In study 2, PQQ was administered as a daily dose (0.3 mg PQQ/kg). After 76 h, measurements included indices of inflammation [plasma C-reactive protein, interleukin (IL)-6 levels], standard clinical indices (e.g., cholesterol, glucose, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, etc.) and (1)H-nuclear magnetic resonance estimates of urinary metabolites related in part to oxidative metabolism. The standard clinical indices were normal and not altered by PQQ supplementation. However, dietary PQQ exposure (Study 1) resulted in apparent changes in antioxidant potential based on malonaldehyde-related TBAR assessments. In Study 2, PQQ supplementation resulted in significant decreases in the levels of plasma C-reactive protein, IL-6 and urinary methylated amines such as trimethylamine N-oxide, and changes in urinary metabolites consistent with enhanced mitochondria-related functions. The data are among the first to link systemic effects of PQQ in animals to corresponding effects in humans.
Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, CA 95616.
Calliandra B
CB
Harris
Winyoo
W
Chowanadisai
Darya O
DO
Mishchuk
Mike A
MA
Satre
Carolyn M
CM
Slupsky
Robert B
RB
Rucker
D000328:Adult; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000378:metabolism*; D015850:Interleukin-6 / Q000097:blood; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008297:Male; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D045542:PQQ Cofactor / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood; D055815:Young Adult
D000975:Antioxidants; D001786:Blood Glucose; D015850:Interleukin-6; D014280:Triglycerides; D014527:Uric Acid; D045542:PQQ Cofactor; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D002784:Cholesterol; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases
Biofactor; Human metabolism; Inflammation; Mitochondria; PQQ; nutrient