Nowadays, non-resolving inflammation is becoming a major trigger in various diseases as it
plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, asthma, cancer, obesity …

Soy is a basic food ingredient of traditional Asian cuisine used for thousands of years. In
Western countries, soybeans have been introduced about a hundred years ago and recently …

Phytoestrogens are plant‐derived dietary compounds with structural similarity to 17‐β‐
oestradiol (E2), the primary female sex hormone. This structural similarity to E2 enables …

Polyphenols are plant secondary metabolites containing antioxidant properties, which help
to protect chronic diseases from free radical damage. Dietary polyphenols are the subject of …

Botanical dietary supplements are increasingly popular for women's health, particularly for
older women. The specific botanicals women take vary as a function of age. Younger …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian
diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may …

Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by reduced bone mass and the
deterioration of bone microarchitecture leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of …

Plant-derived compounds have recently attracted greater interest in the field of new
therapeutic agent development. These compounds have been widely screened for their …

Recently, vegetarian diets have experienced an increase in popularity. A vegetarian diet is
associated with many health benefits because of its higher content of fiber, folic acid …

Vegetarians exhibit a wide diversity of dietary practices, often described by what is omitted
from their diet. When a vegetarian diet is appropriately planned and includes fortified foods …