Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic factors that increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which is in itself a major …

Metabolic diseases are becoming an alarming health issue due to elevated incidences of
these diseases over the past few decades. Various environmental factors are associated …

Defects in the mucosal barrier have been associated with metabolic diseases such as
obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Mice fed a Western-style diet (WSD) …

Purpose Recent evidence has demonstrated that the gut microbiota plays a critical role in
the treatment of obesity and other metabolic dysfunctions. Ginger (Zingiber officinale …

Polyphenols, natural products present in plant-based foods, play a protective role against
several complex diseases through their antioxidant activity and by diverse molecular …

Male middle age is a transitional period where many physiological and psychological
changes occur leading to cognitive and behavioural alterations, and a deterioration of brain …

Dietary manipulation is a useful approach to improve production and health of farmed
shrimp. However, no study has investigated the effect of prebiotic inulin on intestinal …

Dietary approaches, particularly those including fiber supplementation, can be used to
promote health benefits by shaping the gut microbial communities. Whereas community …

Interindividual variation in the composition of the human gut microbiome was examined in
relation to demographic and anthropometric traits, and to changes in dietary saturated fat …

Culinary herbs and spices have previously been recognised for their potential impact on
health through antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. They may also be promotors of …