The Western diet is a modern dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged
foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried …

Metabolites produced by commensal gut microbes impact host health through their
recognition by the immune system and their influence on numerous metabolic pathways …

Consumers are increasingly demanding foods that are more ethical, sustainable and
nutritious to improve the health of themselves and the planet. The food industry is currently …

The gut microbiota is responsible for recovering energy from food, providing hosts with
vitamins, and providing a barrier function against exogenous pathogens. In addition, it is …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in
humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very …

The most prevalent diseases of our time, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)(including
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer) are rising …

Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality and the major cause of adult physical
disability worldwide. The currently available treatment to recanalize the blood flow in acute …

The rapid international spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a global health emergency …

Obesity is an important aspect of the metabolic syndrome and is often associated with
chronic inflammation. In this context, inflammation of organs participating in energy …

Microalgae, as a photosynthetic autotrophic organism, contain a variety of bioactive
compounds, including lipids, proteins, polysaccharides, which have been applied in food …