The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is very complex. In particular, at
every stage of the immune response, specific micronutrients, including vitamins and …

The most prevalent diseases of our time, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)(including
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer) are rising …

Through food intake, humans obtain a variety of nutrients that are essential for growth,
cellular function, tissue development, energy, and immune defense. A special interaction …

A well-functioning immune system is critical for survival. The immune system must be
constantly alert, monitoring for signs of invasion or danger. Cells of the immune system must …

The gut microbiota is crucial for host immune response, vitamin synthesis, short chain fatty
acids (SCFAs) production, intestinal permeability, nutrient digestion energy metabolism and …

A well-functioning immune system is key to providing good defence against pathogenic
organisms and to providing tolerance to non-threatening organisms, to food components …

Nutrition plays an essential role in the regulation of optimal immunological response, by
providing adequate nutrients in sufficient concentrations to immune cells. There are a large …

The immune system is vital for safeguarding the human body against infections and
inflammatory diseases. The role of diet and meal patterns in modulating immune function is …

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic autoimmune disease resulting from a complex
interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Regarding the latter, gut …

The immune system is a highly integrated network of cells sensitive to a number of
environmental factors. Interestingly, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in our …