In recent years, there has been growing interest in the possible use of nutraceuticals to
improve and optimize dyslipidemia control and therapy. Based on the data from available …

Flavones are a class of flavonoids that are a subject of increasing interest because of their
biological activities in vitro and in vivo. This article reviews the major sources of flavones and …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease which is a major cause of coronary heart
disease and stroke in humans. It is characterized by intimal plaques and cholesterol …

Abstract Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common condition affecting around
10–25% of the general adult population, 15% of children, and even> 50% of individuals who …

Cardiovascular disease is a highly prevalent issue worldwide, and one of its main
manifestations, dyslipidaemia, needs more attention. Cooked artichoke (Cynara scolymus) …

Natural products have always been exploited to promote health and served as a valuable
source for the discovery of new drugs. In this review, the great potential of natural …

Greenhouse and field experiments were carried out in order to investigate the influence of
mycorrhizal inoculation on total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity, expressed …

Spicy food does not only provide an important hedonic input in daily life, but has also been
anedoctically associated to beneficial effects on our health. In this context, the discovery of …

Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L. Fiori) is a traditional component of the
Mediterranean diet. Artichoke edible parts are one of the richest dietary sources of …

Background Hypercholesterolaemia is directly associated with an increased risk for
coronary heart disease and other sequelae of atherosclerosis. Artichoke leaf extract (ALE) …