It is now accepted that nutrient abundance in the blood, especially glucose, leads to the
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), ultimately leading to increased oxidative …

Micronutrients influence hormone action and host metabolism. Dietary minerals, trace
elements, and vitamins can alter blood glucose and cellular glucose metabolism, and …

Abstract The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
(KDOQI) has provided evidence-based guidelines for nutrition in kidney diseases since …

Associations between single metal and fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels have been
reported in previous studies. However, the association between multi-metals exposure and …

Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ and its excess compromises the immune
response and the metabolism of hormones and nutrients. Furthermore, visceral fat …

Zinc deficiency is a risk factor for the development of obesity and diabetes. Studies have
shown lower serum zinc levels in obese individuals and those with diabetes. We speculate …

The pancreatic β-cell is purpose-built for the production and secretion of insulin, the only
hormone that can remove glucose from the bloodstream. Insulin is kept inside miniature …

Zinc, an indispensable micronutrient for human health, might play an important role in the
development of atherosclerosis. Zinc could be involved in the atherogenic process through …

Oxidative stress represents an impaired metabolic system that promotes damage to cells
and tissues. This is the predominant factor that leads to the development and progression of …

Blood orange consumption presents potential health benefits and may modulate epigenetic
mechanisms such as microRNAs (miRNAs) expression. MiRNAs are non-coding RNAs …