Liver steatosis without alcohol consumption, namely, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD), is a common hepatic condition that encompasses a wide spectrum of …

Increased body weight and metabolic disorder including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes
and cardiovascular complications together constitute metabolic syndrome. The …

The occurrence of obesity has increased across the whole world. Many epidemiological
studies have indicated that obesity strongly contributes to the development of cancer …

Obesity, a social problem worldwide, is characterized by an increase in body weight that
results in excessive fat accumulation. Obesity is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and …

Significance: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by liver triacylglycerol
build-up, has been growing in the global world in concert with the raised prevalence of …

The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors
associated with obesity and insulin resistance, is dramatically increasing in Western and …

Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a nutrient with unique cell membrane actions and
diverse clinical benefits. This molecule neutralizes free radicals or other oxidants by either …

Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent skin condition caused by androgen-induced elevated
sebum secretion, abnormal keratinization, bacterial colonization, and inflammation. Current …

Pomegranate juice is a polyphenol-rich fruit juice with high antioxidant capacity. In limited
studies in human and murine models, pomegranate juice has been shown to exert …

Chitin (β-(1-4)-poly-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) is widely distributed in nature and is the
second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose. Chitin occurs in nature as ordered …