The human gut is a host for trillions of microorganisms, divided into more than 3,000
heterogeneous species that is called the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota composition can …

Adult and childhood obesity have reached pandemic level proportions. The idea that caloric
excess and insufficient levels of physical activity leads to obesity is a commonly accepted …

The current review is informed about the effectiveness of plant-derived functional
components that aids in the regulation and health of endocrine glands. The endocrine …

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are ubiquitous substances both in the environment and
everyday products that interfere with the hormonal system. Growing evidence demonstrates …

Plant-based compounds have emerged as promising candidates for cancer prevention and
treatment due to their ability to modulate metabolizing enzymes, target protein kinases …

Isoflavones are phytoestrogens with recognized estrogenic activity but may also affect
testosterone, corticosterone and thyroid hormone levels in experimental models. However …

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare disease characterized by the development
of adenomatous polyps in the colon and rectum already in adolescence. If left untreated …

Abstract Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) are mainly legumes-or nut-based low
moisture, high energy and nutrient dense ready-to-eat foods strictly designed to treat severe …

Background The overall understanding of the correlations between mortality risk and
phytoestrogens in general population remains limited. We examined the association …

Apigenin, a flavonoid, is reported to act as an estrogen receptor (ER) agonist and inhibit
aromatase enzyme. However, amentoflavone, a biflavonoid bearing two apigenin …