It is generally accepted that gut microbiota, inflammation and obesity are linked to the
development of cardiovascular diseases and other chronic/non-communicable pathological …

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors a diverse range of microbial species, which helps
to regulate various biological processes such as homeostasis of the gut barrier, stimulation …

Food bioactive components, particularly phytochemicals with antioxidant capacity, have
been extensively studied over the past two decades. However, as new analytical and …

Dietary components have an important role on the structure and function of host gut
microbial communities. Even though, various dietary components, such as carbohydrates …

Several ecological, case-control and cohort studies indicate that diets rich in plant foods
provide protection against cardiovascular disease, several common types of cancer and …

Overfeeding, an increased intake of saturated fatty acids, and sugary foods are key dietary
changes that have occurred in recent decades in addition to the emergence of the obesity …

Oxidative stress is a status of imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants, resulting in
molecular damage and interruption of redox signaling in an organism. Indeed, oxidative …

Food nutrients and bioactive compounds have been widely explored due to the increased
prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases. Antioxidant supplementation might be a …

Diet is a complex process that we are just beginning to fully understand. We need to develop
a deeper comprehension of metabolism, energy balance, the molecular pathways involved …

Human ecology requires both oxygen and water with the generation from food of an
immediate energy source, ATP, by oxidative phosphorylation. A continuing balance between …