The Western diet is a modern dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged
foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most prevalent liver disease
in the world, yet there are still no approved pharmacological therapies to prevent or treat this …

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic, chronic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and
elevated blood glucose levels. Although a large drug portfolio exists to keep the blood …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver DISEASE (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in
Western countries and affects approximately 25% of the adult population. Since NAFLD is …

The global prevalence of diabetes is predicted to increase dramatically in the coming
decades as the population grows and ages, in parallel with the rising burden of overweight …

Metabolic abnormalities such as dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, or insulin resistance and
obesity play key roles in the induction and progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) …

The consumption of whole grain products is often related to beneficial effects on consumer
health. Dietary fibre is an important component present in whole grains and is believed to be …

Inflammation is a biological response of the immune system that can be triggered by a
variety of factors, including pathogens, damaged cells and toxic compounds. These factors …

Background Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
Aspirin use reduces the risk of occlusive vascular events but increases the risk of bleeding; …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of premature death and disability in
humans and their incidence is on the rise globally. Given their substantial contribution …