The Mediterranean diet and olive oil as its quintessential part are almost synonymous with a
healthy way of eating and living nowadays. This kind of diet has been highly appreciated …

This review reports in detail the cellular and molecular mechanisms which regulate the bone
remodeling process in relation to oxidative stress (OS), inflammatory factors, and estrogen …

Osteoporosis, a systemic skeletal disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and
deterioration of bone structure leading to an increased risk of fragility fractures, represents …

Aging is a complex process. It is considered a risk factor for several diseases such as
cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, most of which …

There is an increasing interest in revisiting plants for drug discovery, proving scientifically
their role as remedies. The aim of this review was to give an overview of the …

Excess adiposity in childhood may affect bone development, ultimately leading to bone
frailty. Previous reports showing an increased rate of extremity fractures in children with …

Diet is a modifiable factor in bone and muscle health. The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is
rich in nutrients and contains key bioactive components with probable protective effects on …

Fibroblasts contribute to maintaining tissue integrity and homeostasis and are a key cell
population in wound healing. This cell population can be stimulated by some bioactive …

Skeletal degeneration due to aging, also known as osteoporosis, is a major health problem
worldwide. Certain dietary components confer protection to our skeletal system against …

Background & aims The incidence of osteoporotic fractures is lower in countries in the
Mediterranean basin. Virgin olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean Diet (MDiet) …