Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is
characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD has been associated …

Health authorities increasingly recommend sustainable and healthy diets rich in plant foods
and with moderate amounts of animal foods. However, there are concerns about whether …

Nutrition has broad impacts on all physiological processes. However, how nutrition affects
human immunity remains largely unknown. Here we explored the impact of a dietary …

Pregnant women are among the population groups most vulnerable to the development of
anemia, as the overall iron requirement during pregnancy is significantly higher than in non …

Given the high cost of production of animal-based meats and the increase in the number of
adepts of meatless diets, the need for plant-based meat substitutes is growing. In this …

Background & aims Inadequate knowledge and intake of a balance diet is a contributing
factor of micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Phytic acid contributes in …

In order to maintain an adequate iron status in young women, effective dietary interventions
should provide sufficient amounts of iron in everyday meals and improve the bioavailability …

Background Iron deficiency anemia [IDA] has emerged as public health concern with poor
bioavailability, reliance on dietary cereals and presence of anti-nutritional factors further …

Excessive adiposity is associated with several metabolic perturbations including
disturbances in iron homeostasis. Increased systemic inflammation in obesity stimulates …

Iron is required for energy production, DNA synthesis, and cell proliferation, mainly as a
component of the prosthetic group in hemoproteins and as part of iron-sulfur clusters. Iron is …