The renin–angiotensin system (RAS) was initially considered to be part of the endocrine
system regulating water and electrolyte balance, systemic vascular resistance, blood …

Probiotics have been defined as “living microorganisms that create health benefits in the
host when taken in sufficient amounts. Recent developments in the understanding of the …

Westernized populations are plagued by a plethora of chronic non-infectious degenerative
diseases, termed as “civilization diseases”, like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases …

Background: Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors have been suggested as protective
agents in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, epidemiological evidence on the association …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the
formation of amyloid plaques implicated in neuronal death. Genetics, age, and sex are the …

The development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is influenced by several events, among which
the dysregulation of cholesterol metabolism in the brain plays a major role. Maintenance of …

The renin‐angiotensin system (RAS) plays essential roles in maintaining peripheral
cardiovascular homeostasis, with its potential roles in the brain only being recognized more …

Background The antihypertensive angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-
converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) have similar indications and mechanisms of action …

This review summarizes recent evidence on how mid‐life hypertension,
hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and blood pressure variability, as well as late‐life …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health problem, with limited pharmacological
options available beyond symptomatic relief. The renin angiotensin system (RAS) is …