The human gut microbiome contains the largest number of bacteria in the body and has the
potential to greatly influence metabolism, not only locally but also systemically. There is an …

Consumption of food rich in dietary fibers (DFs) has been long recognized to exert an overall
beneficial effect on human health. This review aims to provide a holistic overview on how …

Decades of evidence reveal intimate links between sensation and emotion. Yet, discussion
of sensory experiences as tools that promote emotion regulation is largely absent from …

Brain ageing is a complex physiological process that includes several mechanisms. It is
characterized by neuronal/glial dysfunction, alterations in brain vasculature and barriers …

In recent years, gut microbiota as an immune organ has gradually become the mainstream
of research. When the composition of the gut microbiota is changed significantly, this may …

Acne is a frequently presented dermatological condition brought about by an interplay
among inflammation, increased sebum production, hyperkeratinisation, and predominantly …

We have recently developed a cocoa–carob blend (CCB) rich in polyphenols with
antidiabetic properties. In this study, we investigated whether its benefits could be related to …

Chocolate beverages made from cocoa powder contain phenolic compounds, especially
flavonoids, as antioxidants, but these compounds are easily degraded. Incorporating clove …

Cocoa and cupuassu are evergreen Amazonian trees belonging to the genus Theobroma,
with morphologically distinct fruits, including pods and beans. These beans are generally …

The apoplast performs important functions in the plant, such as defense against stress, and
compounds present form the apoplastic washing fluid (AWF). The fungus Moniliophthora …