The coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic by the
World Health Organization. Challenges arise concerning how to optimally support the …

Low-grade inflammation is a characteristic of the obese state, and adipose tissue releases
many inflammatory mediators. The source of these mediators within adipose tissue is not …

The emerging role of chronic inflammation in the major degenerative diseases of modern
society has stimulated research into the influence of nutrition and dietary patterns on …

Background Inflammation is associated with an increased risk of a range of chronic
diseases. A diet high in fruit and vegetables may help to reduce inflammation, as fruit and …

Background: Although numerous human studies have shown consistent effects of some
polyphenol-rich foods on several intermediate markers for cardiovascular diseases, it is still …

Background and aim Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and previous studies
have demonstrated that anthocyanin inhibits atherosclerosis. In the present study, we …

These recent studies suggest an important role of citrus flavonoids in the treatment of
dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, obesity and atherosclerosis. The …

BACKGROUND Anthocyanins have been shown to improve endothelial function in animal
models. However, whether these compounds have similar beneficial effects in humans is …

The blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L., Grossulariceae), a small, perennial shrub native to
central Europe and northern Asia, is cultivated throughout the world, including the United …

Extensive evidence has demonstrated that many antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E,
carotenoids and polyphenols have protective effects in preventing cardiovascular disease …