The interplay between diet, the gut microbiome, and host health is complex. Diets
associated with health have many similarities: high fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, and …

The Western diet is a modern dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged
foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried …

Oxidative stress is a critical factor in the pathogenesis and progression of diabetes and its
associated complications. The imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) …

Cellular senescence is an irreversible state of cell cycle arrest occurring in response to
stressful stimuli, such as telomere attrition, DNA damage, reactive oxygen species, and …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

The gut microbiota is a complex and dynamic ecosystem essential for the proper functioning
of the organism, affecting the health and disease status of the individuals. There is …

Muscle strength is a relevant metric of aging. Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet is
associated with better health outcomes across all life stages; however, evidence on the …

ABSTRACT A healthy balanced diet is crucial in protecting the immune system against
infections and diseases. Poor diets, such as the Western diet, contribute to the development …

Obesity involves a chronic state of low-grade inflammation, which is linked to the
development of several comorbidities. Recently, the very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) …

The adoption of healthy and sustainable diets, and the transition to sustainable food systems
is of principal importance in order to counteract the double burden of climate change and …