Non-alcohol-associated fatty liver/steatohepatitis (NAFL/NASH) has become the leading
cause of liver disease worldwide. NASH, an advanced form of NAFL, can be progressive …

Whether the gut microbiome in obesity is characterized by lower diversity and altered
composition at the phylum or genus level may be more accurately investigated using high …

The average life expectancy of the world population has increased remarkably in the past
150 years and it is still increasing. A long life is a dream of humans since the beginning of …

The current pandemic of obesity represents a major global public health problem, mainly
due to its association with chronic non-communicable disabling conditions and with …

Olive oil (OO) is the main source of added fat in the Mediterranean diet (MD). It is a mix of
bioactive compounds, including monounsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, simple phenols …

Eating less meat is increasingly seen as a healthier, more ethical option. This is leading to
growing numbers of flexitarian consumers looking for plant-based meat alternatives …

Introduction Auricularia auricula is a well-known traditional edible and medical fungus with
high nutritional and pharmacological values, as well as metabolic and immunoregulatory …

Several follow-up studies have found that COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) patients
had persistent symptoms after discharge. Gut microbiota play an important role in human …

Obesity has consistently been associated with an increased risk of metabolic abnormalities
such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the development …

Artificial sweeteners are additives widely used in our diet. Although there is no consensus,
current evidence indicates that sucralose and saccharin could influence the gut microbiota …