The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the
prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature …

Background: Various neurocognitive and mental health-related conditions have been
associated with the gut microbiome, implicating a microbiome–gut–brain axis (MGBA). The …

Obesity is a global public health problem that results in chronic pathologies such as
diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The treatment approach based on energy …

The mass media has increasingly frequently suggested to the general population that
specific foods or nutritional schemes are able to affect both human metabolism and energy …

Obesity, a public health problem and a risk factor for numerous comorbidities, has stimulated
a growing interest in bioactive-rich foods, such as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This …

Obesity, hallmarked by excessive lipid accumulation and dysregulation, continues to
escalate the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases, and is a foremost cause of deaths …

Fat browning has piqued the interest of researchers as a potential target for treating obesity
and related metabolic disorders. Recruitment of brown adipocytes leads to enhanced …

Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a plant from the Amazon region with cultural importance.
Despite its early ancestral use by indigenous tribes, the first reports regarding the benefits of …

Abstract Purpose of Review The Amazon region has a high biodiversity of flora, with an
elevated variety of fruits, such as Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dúbia), Açaí (Euterpe oleracea …

Guarana plant is a native of the Amazon region. Due to its high amount of caffeine and
tannins, the seed has medicinal and stimulating properties. The guarana industry has grown …