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Evaluation of the effects of Hangover-releasing agent containing freeze-dried mature silkworm larval powder (SMSP) on alcohol metabolism and hangover improvement

숙잠 함유 복합물의 알코올 대사 및 숙취개선 효능평가

  • Woo, Miseon (Chong Kun Dang Healthcare Corporation) ;
  • Cha, Ji Hyeon (Department of Food Science and Bioechnology, Gachon University) ;
  • Kim, Yonghwan (Department of Family Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Kang, Hee-Taik (Department of Family Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hyeondok (Chong Kun Dang Healthcare Corporation) ;
  • Cho, Kyong Won (Chong Kun Dang Healthcare Corporation) ;
  • Park, Sung Sun (Chong Kun Dang Healthcare Corporation) ;
  • Lee, Jong Hun (Department of Food Science and Bioechnology, Gachon University)
  • 우미선 (종근당건강(주) R&D본부) ;
  • 차지현 (가천대학교 식품생물공학과) ;
  • 김용환 (충북대학교 의과대학 가정의학교실) ;
  • 강희택 (충북대학교 의과대학 가정의학교실) ;
  • 김현덕 (종근당건강(주) R&D본부) ;
  • 조경원 (종근당건강(주) R&D본부) ;
  • 박성선 (종근당건강(주) R&D본부) ;
  • 이종훈 (가천대학교 식품생물공학과)
  • Received : 2021.01.10
  • Accepted : 2021.01.26
  • Published : 2021.02.28

Abstract

Silkworms have traditionally been used to produce silk and textiles. However, steamed and freeze-dried mature silkworm larval powder (SMSP) contain large amounts of amino acids, vitamins, and essential minerals. In this study, we investigated the potential of SMSP as a hangover-relieving agent. Thirty individuals who met the selection criteria and exclusion criteria were included in the study and subsequently underwent a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-design human application test. Importantly, the test product containing SMSP (CKDHC) was proven to alleviate hangovers through a significant reduction in the plasma concentration of acetaldehyde in the context of an alcohol-induced hangover model. In particular, from 0.5 h after SMSP intake, the blood acetaldehyde concentration (mg/L), area under the time curve (AUC; indicating the degree of bioabsorption of blood acetaldehyde), and the highest blood acetaldehyde concentration (Cmax) were reduced. Altogether, these results suggest that the test product (CKDHC) exhibits an accelerated hangover-relieving effect.

숙취를 해결하기 위해서는 숙취를 직접적으로 유발하는 물질인 아세트알데하이드의 조절이 가장 중요한 인자로 작용한다. 숙잠을 함유하는 복합물인 시험식품(CKDHC)의 섭취로 혈중 아세트알데하이드 농도가 대조식품 대비 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하여 숙취개선 효능을 확인하였다. 특히, 30분부터 각 시간별(mg/L), 혈중 아세트알데하이드 농도-시간곡선하 면적(AUC), 최고 혈중 아세트알데하이드 농도(Cmax)의 감소를 통해 30분부터 빠른 숙취개선 효능을 확인하였다. 본 연구의 주원료로 사용된 숙잠은 Ji 등(2016a)에 따르면 18종의 아미노산 및 무기질을 모두 함유하며, 고단백 식용곤충으로 간에 좋은 주요 아미노산인 Alanine, Arginine 등을 많이 함유하여 간의 효소활성에 긍정적인 영향을 줄 수 있음을 알수있다. 본 연구결과를 통해 숙잠을 함유하는 시험식품이 숙취해소제로 작용할 수 있으며, 특히 음주 전 섭취시 아세트알데하이드를 빠르게 분해하여 30분부터 숙취 개선에 효과가 있음을 입증하였다.

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