Effects of Mycoprotein on Glycaemic Control and Energy Intake in Humans: A Systematic Review
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Author(s)
Frost, Gary
Cherta-Murillo, Anna
Letts, Arron
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Mycoprotein is a food high in both dietary fibre and non-animal derived protein. Global mycoprotein consumption is increasing although its effect on human health has not yet been systematically reviewed. This study aims to systematically review the effects of mycoprotein on glycaemic control and energy intake in humans. A literature search of randomised controlled trials was performed in Pubmed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Google Scholar and hand search. A total of 21 studies were identified of which only 5 studies, totalling 122 participants, met the inclusion criteria. All 5 studies were acute studies of which 1 reported outcomes on glycaemia and insulinaemia, 2 reported on energy intake and 2 reported on all of these outcomes. Data were extracted and risk-of-bias assessment was then conducted. The results did not show a clear effect of acute mycoprotein on blood glucose levels but it showed a decrease in insulin levels. Acute mycoprotein intake also showed to decrease energy intake at an <jats:italic>ad libitum</jats:italic> meal and post-24h in healthy lean, overweight and obese humans. In conclusion, the acute ingestion of mycoprotein reduces energy intake and insulinaemia whereas its impact on glycaemia is currently unclear. However, evidence comes from a very limited number of heterogeneous studies. Further well-controlled studies are needed to elucidate the short- and long-term effects of mycoprotein intake on glycaemic control and energy intake, as well as the mechanisms underpinning these effects.
Date Issued
2020-06-28
Date Acceptance
2020-03-01
Citation
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
ISSN
0007-1145
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Start Page
1321
End Page
1332
Journal / Book Title
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
Volume
123
Issue
12
Sponsor
National Institute for Health Research
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- BRC Funding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - CLRN Funding
Identifier
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/effects-of-mycoprotein-on-glycaemic-control-and-energy-intake-in-humans-a-systematic-review/E569F26238CA4252FFDD5B4D69725DD8
Grant Number
NF-SI-0513-10029
RDA27
RDA27
RDC06
Subjects
Energy intake
Glycaemic control
Mycoprotein
Systematic reviews
0702 Animal Production
0908 Food Sciences
1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2020-02-26