Iodine is a mineral nutrient essential for the regulation of a variety of key physiological
functions including metabolism and brain development and function in children and adults …

Plant-based diets (PBDs) are increasingly consumed by the Italian population and around
the world. In particular, among PBDs, the vegan diet is a food pattern characterized by the …

The high decline in liquid milk consumption in Western countries has been compensated by
the increased consumption of processed dairy products and the rapidly increasing number …

Animal source foods are evolutionarily appropriate foods for humans. It is therefore
remarkable that they are now presented by some as unhealthy, unsustainable, and …

For design of healthy and sustainable diets and food systems, it is important to consider not
only the quantity but also the quality of nutrients. This is particularly important for proteins …

Adequate amounts of a wide range of micronutrients are needed by body tissues to maintain
health. Dietary intake must be sufficient to meet these micronutrient requirements. Mineral …

To summarize and evaluate the evidence on the health impact of a vegan diet, we
conducted an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. PubMed …

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that is not made by plants; consequently, unfortified
plant-based foods are not a reliable supply. Recent estimates suggest high rates of vitamin …

Diet is an important lifestyle factor that is known to contribute in the development of human
disease. It is well established that poor diet plays an active role in exacerbating metabolic …

Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly
interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life …