Medicinal plants have been used from ancient times for human healthcare as in the form of
traditional medicines, spices, and other food components. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an …

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a crucial cellular energy sensor. Once activated by
falling energy status, it promotes ATP production by increasing the activity or expression of …

Nutritional factors play a life-long role in human health. Indeed, there is growing evidence
that one of the mechanisms by which nutrients and bioactive compounds affect metabolic …

The metabolic syndrome is a common problem world-wide and includes abdominal obesity,
hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia disorders. It leads to insulin resistance and …

In this work, we reflect upon the energy balance hypothesis of obesity. International
organizations, the general population and many scientists hold the belief that obesity is …

Allicin, naturally present in the bulbs of the lily family, has anticancer, blood pressure
lowering, blood fat lowering and diabetes improving effects. Recent studies have shown that …

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver
disease that is becoming a public health problem in recent decades. Obesity and overweight …

This study investigated the protective properties of garlic essential oil (GEO) and its major
organosulfur component (diallyl disulfide, DADS) against the development of nonalcoholic …

Abstract Background Garlic (Allium sativum) is a medicinal plant exploited for its diverse
pharmacological benefits and used as a cooking spice globally. In traditional Chinese …

Obesity is a health concern related to many metabolic disorders. In the prevention and
treatment of overweight, medicines and bariatric surgeries are major strategies but there are …