The specific metabolic contribution of consuming different energy-yielding macronutrients
(namely, carbohydrates, protein and lipids) to obesity is a matter of active debate. In this …

Aging is a complex phenomenon characterized by the progressive loss of tissue and organ
function. The oxidative-stress theory of aging postulates that age-associated functional …

Recent advances in functional foods and nutraceuticals have emphasized the beneficial
impact of bioactive molecules on human health and longevity. The omega-3 (ω-3) long …

Abstract Background The American Heart Association's Strategic Impact Goal Through 2020
and Beyond recommends≥ two 3.5-oz fish servings per week (preferably oily fish) partly to …

Maintaining the high standards that made the previous editions such well-respected and
widely used references, Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition, and Biotechnology, Fourth Edition …

In this study, 3D hydrogel-based vascular structures with multilevel fluidic channels (macro-
channel for mechanical stimulation and microchannel for nutrient delivery and chemical …

Background Food and nutrition security, a major global challenge, relies on the adequate
supply of safe, affordable and nutritious fresh and processed foods to all people. The …

The ageing of the global population calls for a better understanding of age-related metabolic
consequences. Here we report the effects of age, sex and menopause on serum metabolites …

The n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) such as eicosapentaenoic
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) have been reported to improve obesity-associated …

Immunomodulators are agents able to affect the immune system, by boosting the immune
defences to improve the body reaction against infectious or exogenous injuries, or …