The gut microbiota encompasses a diverse community of bacteria that carry out various
functions influencing the overall health of the host. These comprise nutrient metabolism …

Although intermittent increases in inflammation are critical for survival during physical injury
and infection, recent research has revealed that certain social, environmental and lifestyle …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a significant global health concern,
necessitating ongoing research and innovation in the quest for improved disease …

Westernized populations are plagued by a plethora of chronic non-infectious degenerative
diseases, termed as “civilization diseases”, like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases …

Low-grade inflammation alters the homeostasis of the organism and favors the onset of
many chronic diseases. The global growth in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases …

Fruit and vegetables (F&V) have been a cornerstone of healthy dietary recommendations;
the 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that F&V constitute one …

The immune system provides defence to the host against pathogenic organisms. A weak
immune system increases susceptibility to infections and allows infections to become more …

Inflammation is a normal process that is part of host defence and tissue healing. However,
excessive or unresolved inflammation can lead to uncontrolled tissue damage, pathology …

Obesity leads to an inflammatory condition that is directly involved in the etiology of
cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and certain types of cancer. The classic …

A major challenge in affluent societies is the increase in disorders related to gut and
metabolic health. Chronic over nutrition by unhealthy foods high in energy, fat, and sugar …