Leptin is a hormone primarily produced by the adipose tissue in proportion to the size of fat
stores, with a primary function in the control of lipid reserves. Besides adipose tissue, leptin …

The concept of developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) was initially
supported by the low birth weight and higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease in …

Leptin ingested as a component of breast milk is increasingly recognized to play a role in the
postnatal programming of a healthy phenotype in adulthood. Besides its primary function in …

We aimed to analyze the long-term metabolic effects of leptin supplementation at
physiological doses during suckling in the offspring of diet-induced obese rats, together with …

Background Promoting breastfeeding is an important public health intervention, with benefits
for infants and mothers. Even modest increases in prevalence and duration may yield …

Lactation is a critical period of development and alterations in milk composition due to
maternal diet or status may affect infant growth. We aimed to evaluate in rats whether …

Objectives Human biological variation in the phenotype is the cornerstone of modern human
biology, evolutionary anthropology, and related studies of human evolution. Minimal …

Background Food selection and ingestion both in humans and rodents, often is a critical
factor in determining excess energy intake and its related disorders. Methods Two different …

Abstract Background/Objectives The current obesity epidemic has spurred exploration of the
developmental origin of adult heath and disease. A mother's dietary choices and health can …

We explored the potential of hesperidin and capsaicin, separately and in combination, to
induce white adipose tissue (WAT) browning and to help body weight management in …