Obesity is caused by an imbalance of energy intake and expenditure. It is characterized by a
higher accumulation of body fat with a chronic low-grade inflammation. Many reports have …

With the growing demand for functional foods having better nutraceutical properties, lactic
acid bacteria (LAB) has become an important industrial microorganism. LAB play a …

Lifestyle interventions remain the first-line treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD), even if the optimal alimentary regimen is still controversial. The interest in …

Plant polyphenols are a broad group of bioactive compounds characterized by different
chemical and structural properties, low bioavailability, and several in vitro biological …

Highlights•Latest studies on interindividual variability in health effects of polyphenols.•The
role of gene polymorphisms is worth further study.•Identification of microbial metabolic …

This study examined the protective effect of flaxseed lignans on liver damage caused by an
overdose of paracetamol (PAM). The findings demonstrated that administering 800 mg/kg/d …

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is widely appreciated for its beneficial properties for human health,
which have led to the introduction of more food products on the market, including oat …

An imbalance between energy consumption and energy expenditure causes obesity. It is
characterized by increased adipose accumulation and accompanied by chronic low-grade …

Phytoestrogens are a class of plant produced polyphenolic compounds with diphenolic
structure, which is similar to 17β-estradiol. These phytoestrogens preferentially bind to …

Sesamin, a lignan from sesame seed, has been reported to attenuate chronic mild stress-
induced depressive-like behaviors. Gut microbiota play pivotal roles in mediating …