The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the
greatest worldwide pandemic since the 1918 flu. The consequences of the coronavirus …

Variability in disease presentation, progression and treatment response has been a central
challenge in medicine. Although variability in host factors and genetics are important, it has …

Obesity is defined as excessive body fat accumulation, and worldwide obesity has nearly
tripled since 1975. Excess of free fatty acids (FFAs) and triglycerides in obese individuals …

A diet high in saturated fatty acids (SFA) is a suspected contributor to atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, in large part because of an effect to raise the low …

Whole grains are a pivotal food category for the human diet and represent an invaluable
source of carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, phytocompunds, minerals, and vitamins. Many …

Taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body, and is mainly derived from the
diet, but can also be produced endogenously from cysteine. It plays multiple essential roles …

Since the mid-20th century, Western societies have considered productivity and economic
outcomes are more important than focusing on people's health and wellbeing. This focus …

The gut microbiota is currently considered an external organ of the human body that
provides important mechanisms of metabolic regulation and protection. The gut microbiota …

The gut microbiota is a rich and dynamic ecosystem that actively interacts with the human
body, playing a significant role in the state of health and disease of the host. Diet, exercise …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has plunged the world into a major crisis …