Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions associated with the risk of diabetes mellitus
type 2 and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Metabolic syndrome is closely related to …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the main metabolites produced by bacterial fermentation
of dietary fibre in the gastrointestinal tract. The absorption of SCFAs is mediated by substrate …

Magnesium (Mg2+) is an essential mineral for human health and plays an important role in
the regulation of glucose homeostasis and insulin actions. Despite the widespread clinical …

Objectives: Review the causes of metabolic syndrome. Describe the evaluation of a patient
with metabolic syndrome. Summarize the treatment of metabolic syndrome. Outline the …

The serine/threonine kinase Akt, also known as protein kinase B (PKB), is one of the key
factors regulating glucose and lipid energy metabolism, and is the core focus of current …

Obesity and its related disorders, such as diabetes and cardiovascular risk, represent an
emerging global health issue. Even though genetic factors seem to be the primary actors in …

Alpha 2-Heremans-Schmid glycoprotein, also known as fetuin-A (Fet-A), is a multifunctional
plasma glycoprotein that has been identified in both animal and human beings. The protein …

With lifestyle changes, chronic diseases have become a public health problem worldwide,
causing a huge burden on the global economy. Risk factors associated with chronic …

As a muscular pump that contracts incessantly throughout life, the heart must constantly
generate cellular energy to support contractile function and fuel ionic pumps to maintain …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common feature in obesity, comprising a cluster of
abnormalities including abdominal fat accumulation, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia …