This review aims to summarize the effects of intermittent fasting on markers of
cardiometabolic health in humans. All forms of fasting reviewed here—alternate-day fasting …

Throughout history, malnutrition and deficiency diseases have been a problem for our
planet's population. A balanced diet significantly influences everyone's health, and fiber …

Research into the analysis, physical properties and health effects of dietary fibre has
continued steadily over the last 40–50 years. From the knowledge gained, countries have …

The safe disposal of human excreta is of paramount importance for the health and welfare of
populations living in low income countries as well as the prevention of pollution to the …

Astragalus membranaceus is a major medicinal herb commonly used in many herbal
formulations in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat a wide variety of …

Dietary fibers are plant-derived carbohydrates and associated components, that are not
digested within the human upper intestinal tract/gut. Traditionally they are classified based …

Psyllium is a widely used treatment for constipation. It traps water in the intestine increasing
stool water, easing defaecation and altering the colonic environment. We aimed to assess …

OBJECTIVES: Ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption has increased over the last
decades and is raising concerns about potential adverse health effects. Our objective was to …

Inulin, a fructan-type non-digestible carbohydrate, is a natural functional dietary fiber found
in selected plants including chicory, garlic, onion, leeks and asparagus. Due to increasing …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by social and
communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD are also at a higher risk …