Diet is one of the most important modifiable lifestyle factors for preventing and treating
obesity. In this respect, the Mediterranean diet (MD) has proven to be a rich source of a …

Background Family history of obesity is known to increase the odds of developing childhood
obesity in the offspring, but its influence in underlying molecular complications remains …

Trace elements and heavy metals play pivotal roles in health status by regulating a myriad of
vital biological functions. Abnormal metal homeostasis has been linked to a constellation of …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Trace elements are involved in the development of obesity and its
complications, but their status has seldom been studied in young obese. We assessed iron …

Background The roles of minerals in obesity received increasing attention recently due to its
oxidant or antioxidant functions and effects on insulin and glucose metabolism that may be …

The prevalence of obesity has increased at an alarming rate worldwide. Metallic elements
are involved in the pathogenesis of obesity and related diseases. To date, whether …

Background A low micronutrient intake has been reported to contribute to the double-burden
of obesity, increasing the risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes …

Adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical activity (PA) in adolescence represent
powerful indicators of healthy lifestyles in adulthood. The aim of this longitudinal study was …

There is increasing evidence linking levels of trace elements (TEs) in adipose tissue with
certain chronic conditions (eg, diabetes or obesity). The objectives of this study were to …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), as originally defined by Jean Vague in 1940, was identified as
a cluster of chronic, inflammatory pathologies, such as arterial hypertension, abdominal …