Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of developing metabolic
disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, besides these metabolic …

Background Chronic inflammation is a process sustained by the augmentation of circulating
cytokines level and C-reactive protein (CRP). Adipocytes and adipose tissue infiltration with …

Introduction: We conducted a scoping review of systematic reviews (SRs) on dietary fat
intake and health outcomes in human adults within the context of a position paper by the …

Systemic inflammation is associated with obesity and chronic disease risk. Intake of dairy
foods is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease; …

Diet is advocated as a key factor influencing gut microbiota. Several studies have focused
on the effect of different carbohydrates, mainly fiber, on gut microbiota. However, what …

Abstract Originating from Eastern Asia, the plant Cannabis sativa has been used for
centuries as a medicinal treatment. The unwanted psychotropic effects of one of its major …

Background The health benefits of substituting dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
for saturated fatty acids are well known. However, limited information exists on how the …

The interest in cacao flavanols is still growing, as bioactive compounds with potential
benefits in the prevention of chronic diseases associated with inflammation, oxidative stress …

EPA and DHA are important components of cell membranes. Since humans have limited
ability for EPA and DHA synthesis, these must be obtained from the diet, primarily from oily …

Low-fat and nonfat dairy products have been promoted as part of a healthy dietary pattern by
both US dietary guidelines and professional organizations for several decades. The basis …