Enhancing skeletal muscle growth is crucial for animal agriculture because skeletal muscle
provides meat for human consumption. An increasing body of evidence shows that the level …

The incidence of obesity and overweight has reached epidemic levels in the United States
and developed countries worldwide. Even more alarming is the increasing prevalence of …

The prevalence of obesity among pregnant women is increasing. In addition to the short-
term complications of obesity during pregnancy in both mother and child, it is now …

The prevalence of obesity continues to increase worldwide and represents one of the most
press-ing public health issues due to its associated morbidity, mortality, and health care …

Impairment in gut epithelial integrity and barrier function is associated with many diseases.
The homeostasis of intestinal barrier is based on a delicate regulation of epithelial …

Skeletal muscle mass, quality and adaptability are fundamental in promoting muscle
performance, maintaining metabolic function and supporting longevity and healthspan …

Metabolic disorders have seen an increased prevalence in recent years in developed as
well as developing countries. While it is clear lifestyle choices and habits have contributed to …

Objective Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an important co-morbidity associated
with obesity and a precursor to steatohepatitis. However, the contributions of gestational and …

The primary markers of the metabolic syndrome are central obesity, insulin resistance and
hypertension. In this review, we consider the effect of changes in maternal nutrition during …

Human studies of the influence of aging and other factors on intermuscular fat (INTMF) were
reviewed. Intermuscular fat increased with weight loss, weight gain, or with no weight …