Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …

Oxidative stress, a result of an overproduction and accumulation of free radicals, is the
leading cause of several degenerative diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis …

Inflammation is an important process of human healing response, wherein the tissues
respond to injuries induced by many agents including pathogens. It is characterized by pain …

Primary prevention through lifestyle interventions is a cost-effective alternative for preventing
a large burden of chronic and degenerative diseases, including cancer, which is one of the …

Herbs and spices have been used since ancient times, because of their antimicrobial
properties increasing the safety and shelf life of food products by acting against foodborne …

In traditional medicine, plants have been used since ancient times for the prevention and/or
protection against infectious diseases. In recent years, the use of herbal medicines and food …

Obesity is one of the most serious global health problems, which increases the risk of other
different chronic diseases. The crucial role of oxidative stress in the initiation and …

Nowadays, diet and specific dietary supplements are seen as potential adjuvants to prevent
different chronic diseases, including cancer, or to ameliorate pharmacological therapies …

In recent years, natural edible products have been found to be important therapeutic agents
for the treatment of chronic human diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and …

Curcumin is the yellow-colored bioactive constituent of the perennial plant, Curcuma longa
L., which possesses a wide range of physiological and pharmacological properties such as …