Despite the health benefits associated with the ingestion of the bioactive compounds in
cocoa, the high concentrations of polyphenols and methylxanthines in the raw cocoa beans …

Consuming a balanced, nutritious diet is important for maintaining health, especially as
individuals age. Several studies suggest that consuming a diet rich in antioxidants and anti …

Abstract Context Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing supplementation with
eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids have failed to provide …

The term microbiome means not only a complex ecosystem of microbial species that
colonize our body but also their genome and the surrounding environment in which they …

Recently the scientific community has seen a growing interest in the role of the gut-brain axis
and, in particular, how probiotic supplementation may influence neural function and …

Our gut microbiota is a complex and dynamic ecosystem with a paramount role in shaping
our metabolic and immunological functions. Recent research suggests that aging may …

Increasing evidence support a beneficial role of cocoa and cocoa products on human
cognition, particularly in aging populations and patients at risk. However, thorough reviews …

In addition to essential micronutrients such as vitamin C, citrus fruits represent a
considerably rich source of non-essential bioactive compounds, in particular flavanones …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorders presenting with
the pathological hallmarks of amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Over the past few years …

Gastrointestinal health is influenced by the functional genes and metabolites generated by
the human microbiome. As the volume of current biomedical and translational research …