Obesity is a global health problem that affects all age groups in both developing and
developed countries. In recent years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached …

The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory
approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease …

Wine, and particularly red wine, is a beverage with a great chemical complexity that is in
continuous evolution. Chemically, wine is a hydroalcoholic solution (~ 78% water) that …

Diet is a complex process that we are just beginning to fully understand. We need to develop
a deeper comprehension of metabolism, energy balance, the molecular pathways involved …

Obesity is a multifactorial and complex disease defined by excess of adipose mass and
constitutes a serious health problem. Adipose tissue acts as an endocrine organ secreting a …

This study evaluated potential antidiabetic and antiobesity properties in vitro of selected
medicinal plants. The hot water (WE) and ethanol extracts (EE) of sweet gale (Myrica gale …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common clinicopathological condition,
encompassing a range of conditions caused by lipid deposition within liver cells. To date, no …

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a specialized fat tissue that has a high capacity to dissociate
cellular respiration from ATP utilization, resulting in the release of stored energy as heat …

Abstract Haskap (Lonicera caerulea L.), an emerging commercial fruit crop in North America,
has been known for its medicinal benefits amongst the people of Russia, Japan, and …

Many studies have shown evidence in support of the beneficial effects of phytochemicals in
preventing chronic diseases, including cancer. Among such phytochemicals, sulphur …