Alcohol consumption is associated with multiple diseases and might contribute to
vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 infection. It can also catalyze exacerbations of mental and …

Natural antioxidants are widely distributed in food and medicinal plants. These natural
antioxidants, especially polyphenols and carotenoids, exhibit a wide range of biological …

Wine, and particularly red wine, is a beverage with a great chemical complexity that is in
continuous evolution. Chemically, wine is a hydroalcoholic solution (~ 78% water) that …

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most developed
countries of the world. Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, and toxins can significantly contribute to …

This article summarizes recent experimental and epidemiological data on the toxic and
beneficial effects of ethanol and its metabolites (acetaldehyde), and focuses on their …

Epidemiological studies have shown that vegetable consumption is inversely related to the
risk of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, research has indicated that many vegetables like …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are considered to be the leading cause of death
worldwide. Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake have been recognized as a risk factor for …

Liver injuries and diseases are serious health problems worldwide. Various factors, such as
chemical pollutants, drugs, and alcohol, could induce liver injuries. Liver diseases involve a …

A variety of dietary natural products have shown hepatoprotective effects. Increasing
evidence has also demonstrated that gut microorganisms play an important role in the …

In the early decades of the 20 th century, discussions regarding alcohol were dominantly
directed toward its therapeutic uses, but authorities now state that any level of alcohol …