The protein levels in a diet are correlated with immunity but the long-term intake of excessive
protein can compromise various aspects of health. L-theanine regulates immunity and …

Few studies have investigated dietary total protein intake and its subtypes in relation to
metabolic health status. We explored the relation between dietary total, plant and animal …

Background The serum natural abundance carbon isotope ratio (CIR) was recently identified
as a candidate biomarker of animal protein intake in postmenopausal women. Such a …

Macronutrient intake is important in the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome
(MetS). This study aimed to evaluate total energy and macronutrient intake of participants …

BACKGROUND Prebiotics, such as algal polysaccharides, can be used to manage
metabolic diseases by modulating gut microbiota. However, the effect of Pyropia yezoensis …

The aim of this review was to assess the prevalence and factors related to the metabolic
obesity with normal weight (MONW) phenotype. Studies published in English up to …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing markedly among postmenopausal women.
Although studies suggest multiple risk factors for its development, few have investigated …

Background Molecular stable isotope ratios are a novel type of dietary biomarker with high
sensitivity and specificity for certain foods. Among these, fatty acid carbon isotope ratios …