Background Obesity-associated inflammation is of critical importance in the development of
insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Since the cannabinoid receptor CB2 …

Obesity is associated with increased risk for chronic diseases, and affects both developed
and developing nations. Yogurt is a nutrient-dense food that may benefit individuals with …

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are lipid derivatives of omega-3 (docosahexaenoic
acid, DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) or of omega-6 (arachidonic acid, ARA) …

Abstract Purpose of Review The endocannabinoid (eCB) system, ie the receptors that
respond to the psychoactive component of cannabis, their endogenous ligands and the …

The aim of the present study was to identify the genes differentially expressed in the visceral
adipose tissue in a well-characterised mouse model of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS), including cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 receptors
(CB1R and CB2R), endogenous ligands called endocannabinoids and their related …

Background: The endogenous cannabinoid system participates in the regulation of energy
balance, and its dysregulation may be implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity. Adipose …

OBJECTIVE—To better define the efficacy and safety of rimonabant, the first selective
cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor antagonist, in a large population of overweight and …

We are facing a revival of the strategy to counteract obesity and associated metabolic
disorders by inducing thermogenesis mediated by mitochondrial uncoupling protein-1 …

Gut-brain signaling controls food intake and energy homeostasis, and its activity is thought
to be dysregulated in obesity. We will explore new studies that suggest the …