High levels of cholesterol are generally considered to be associated with atherosclerosis. In
the past two decades, however, a number of studies have shown that excess cholesterol …

The occurrence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with major
abnormalities of hepatic lipid metabolism. We propose that lipid abnormalities directly or …

The consumption of carotenoids has beneficial effects on health, reducing the risk of certain
forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and macular degeneration, among others. The …

Background The effect of ezetimibe, Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 inhibitor, on liver fat is not
clearly elucidated. Our primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of ezetimibe plus …

Acute inflammation is a key component of the immune system's response to pathogens, toxic
agents, or tissue injury, involving the stimulation of defense mechanisms aimed to removing …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is recognized as the most frequent classification of
liver disease around the globe. Along with the sequencing technologies, gut microbiota has …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common liver disease, is characterized
by accumulation of fat (> 5% of the liver tissue), in the absence of alcohol abuse or other …

Background Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at increased risk of both cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and advanced liver fibrosis related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …

Cardiovascular diseases constitute a significant public health problem. It is estimated that
they cause approx. 30% all deaths worldwide. Many factors are of importance for the …

Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. In
older people, malnutrition and physical inactivity are often associated with sarcopenia, and …