Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a range of liver pathology ranging
from simple steatosis to varying degrees of inflammation, hepatocyte injury and fibrosis …

It is well known that cocoa and dark chocolate possess polyphenols as major constituents
whose dietary consumption has been associated to beneficial effects. In fact, cocoa and dark …

Abstract Background Black pepper or Piper nigrum is a well-known spice, rich in a variety of
bioactive compounds, and widely used in many cuisines across the world. In the Indian …

Tetramethylpyrazine is a bioactive compound found in Chinese black vinegar. This work is
to investigate the potential effects of tetramethylpyrazine on intracellular cholesterol …

Due to their structural similarities, 6: 2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6: 2 FTSA) and 6: 2
fluorotelomer carboxylic acid (6: 2 FTCA) are often used as alternatives to perfluorooctane …

Kochujang, a Korean fermented soybean-based red pepper paste, has been reported to
have beneficial health effects. The aim of this study was to examine the antiobesity effects of …

Background and aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by the
presence of fat in hepatocytes because of decreased β-oxidation and increased lipogenesis …

Introduction There is an association between obesity and more complicated diverticular
disease. We hypothesize that this link may be due to an increased level of visceral fat rather …

Background: The pathological activation of innate immune system may contribute to the
development of cardiometabolic diseases. The interferon regulatory factor (IRF) family …

Purpose We explored relationships between genetic variability and behaviorally related
variables (body mass index and exercise frequency) for inflammation, and perceived …