Metabolic syndrome and its associated disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance,
atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus are globally prevalent. Different molecules …

Scope This study evaluated the capacity of dietary catechin (C), quercetin (Q), and the
combination of both (CQ), to attenuate adipose inflammation triggered by high fructose (HFr) …

Natural products have been used for the treatment of human diseases since ancient history.
Over time, due to the lack of precise tools and techniques for the separation, purification, and …

Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) are the major enzyme superfamily for the aldehyde
metabolism. Since the ALDH polymorphism leads to the accumulation of acetaldehyde, we …

This work investigated the capacity of (−)-epicatechin to prevent the renal damage induced
by LPS administration in rats. Male Sprague Dawley rats were fed for 4 days a diet without or …

It is generally accepted that a fruit and vegetable–enriched diet is favorable for human
health. The consumption of strawberries, in particular, has been related to the maintenance …

Metabolic syndrome is a serious health problem worldwide. Increasing evidence indicates
that flavonoid-rich foods exert beneficial effects. However, the function of flavonoids in …

Overweight and obesity have been steadily increasing in recent years and currently
represent a serious threat to public health. Few human studies have investigated the …

Background Despite the reported health effects of cardamom on dyslipidemia,
hepatomegaly, and fasting hyperglycemia, no human research has studied its potency in …

Obesity has major adverse consequences on human health contributing to the development
of, among others, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non …