Obesity is a metabolic state generated by the expansion of adipose tissue. Adipose tissue
expansion depends on the interplay between hyperplasia and hypertrophy, and is mainly …

Food intake regulation in humans is a complex process controlled by the dynamic
interaction of homeostatic and hedonic systems. Homeostatic regulation is controlled by …

This book explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production,
performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle …

The food industry has been extremely successful in creating a broad range of delicious,
affordable, convenient, and safe food and beverage products. However, many of these …

Gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and processes of disease! Understanding
Pathophysiology, 8th Edition provides a concise, comprehensive introduction to the way …

Obesity is a pandemic currently affecting the world's population that decreases the quality of
life and promotes the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. Lactobacillus …

The gut–brain axis plays a pivotal role in the finely tuned orchestration of food intake, where
both homeostatic and hedonic processes collaboratively control our dietary decisions. This …

Obesity is a complex disorder, and the number of people affected is growing every day. In
recent years, research has confirmed the hypothesis that food addiction is a determining …

Gustation is one of the five innate sensations for humans, distinguishing from vision,
auditory, tactile, and olfaction, as which is a close and chemically induced sense. Despite …

Understanding the complex action mechanism of appetite regulation peptides can
significantly impact therapeutic options in the treatment of obesity and other metabolic …