Therapeutic benefits and dietary restrictions of fiber intake: A state of the art review

CB Ioniță-Mîndrican, K Ziani, M Mititelu, E Oprea… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Throughout history, malnutrition and deficiency diseases have been a problem for our
planet's population. A balanced diet significantly influences everyone's health, and fiber …

Phytosterols, cholesterol control, and cardiovascular disease

A Poli, F Marangoni, A Corsini, E Manzato, W Marrocco… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of phytosterols (or plant sterols) for the control of plasma cholesterol concentrations
has recently gained traction because their efficacy is acknowledged by scientific authorities …

[HTML][HTML] Nutraceutical approaches to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP)

M Rizzo, A Colletti, PE Penson, N Katsiki… - Pharmacological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common condition affecting around
10–25% of the general adult population, 15% of children, and even> 50% of individuals who …

The effect of Berberine on metabolic profiles in type 2 diabetic patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

J Guo, H Chen, X Zhang, W Lou… - Oxidative medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. Rhizoma Coptidis is an herb that has been frequently used in many traditional
formulas for the treatment of diabetic mellitus (DM) over thousands of years. Berberine, the …

Protective effect of berberine in diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis revealing the mechanism of action

S Hu, J Wang, E Liu, X Zhang, J Xiang, W Li… - Pharmacological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Coptis Chinensis Franch is widely used in the treatment of diabetes, and berberine
is the primary bioactive component in it. Evidence from previous studies has shown that …

Red yeast rice for the improvement of lipid profiles in mild-to-moderate hypercholesterolemia: a narrative review

AFG Cicero, F Fogacci, AP Stoian, PP Toth - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is a key target for lowering
cardiovascular risk and preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Red …

Advances in delivery methods of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) for enhanced therapeutic outcomes

OA ElFar, N Billa, HR Lim, KW Chew, WY Cheah… - …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis) aqueous extract has massive amounts of natural
products that can be used as future drugs, such as C-phycocyanin, allophycocyanin, etc …

[HTML][HTML] Nutrient Composition, Physical Characteristics and Sensory Quality of Spinach-Enriched Wheat Bread

RV Prasad, S Dhital, G Williamson, E Barber - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Food innovation that utilises agricultural waste while enhancing nutritional value is important
for waste valorisation and consumer health. This study investigated incorporating spinach …

Management of statin intolerant patients in the era of novel lipid lowering therapies: A critical approach in clinical practice

G Bosco, F Di Giacomo Barbagallo… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Statins are the cornerstone of lipid-lowering therapies effective for cardiovascular risk
reduction. Although they are generally well tolerated, statin intolerance (SI) is frequent in …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary fiber intake is associated with cognitive function in older adults: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey

K Prokopidis, P Giannos, T Ispoglou, OC Witard… - The American journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background: Aging is a global health challenge that is associated with a decline in cognitive
function. In the United States, most older adults (≥ 50 years) do not meet the recommended …