Purpose This review provides a current perspective on the mechanism of vitamin D on
skeletal muscle function with the emphasis on oxidative stress, muscle anabolic state and …

Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds that are abundant in fruits and vegetables, and
increasing evidence demonstrates a positive relationship between consumption of flavonoid …

Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles and their proper function is crucial for the
maintenance of cellular homeostasis. Mitochondrial biogenesis and mitophagy are two …

Obesity and being overweight are linked with a cluster of metabolic and vascular disorders
that have been termed the metabolic syndrome. This syndrome promotes the incidence of …

The physiological functions and bioavailability of flavonoids have been widely investigated
since their bioactivities were identified about 80 years ago. Quercetin is a typical flavonoid …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders in which high blood sugar levels
occur over a prolonged period. Approximately 4% of the global population is affected by DM …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is associated with inflammatory bowels diseases,
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and even a spectrum of cancer such as colon cancer and liver …

Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles of crucial importance to the proper functioning
of neuronal, cardiac and other cell types dependent upon aerobic efficiency. Mitochondrial …

Astaxanthin (ATX) is a xanthophyll carotenoid which has been approved by the United
States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) as food colorant in animal and fish feed. It is …

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major non-communicable diseases accounting for millions of
death annually and increasing economic burden. Hyperglycemic condition in diabetes …