The gut microbiota contributes to diverse aspects of host physiology, ranging from
immunomodulation to drug metabolism. Changes in the gut microbiota composition are …

Food components in our diet provide not only necessary nutrients to our body but also
substrates for the mutualistic microbial flora in our gastrointestinal tract, termed the gut …

Background Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption has increased drastically worldwide
and already represents 50%–60% of total daily energy intake in several high-income …

The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use …

Importance Ultraprocessed foods (UPF) are widespread in Western diets. Their consumption
has been associated in recent prospective studies with increased risks of all-cause mortality …

Nanoemulsions are gaining importance in healthcare and cosmetics sectors as a result of
the unique properties of nanosized droplets, such as high surface area. Here we review …

Phytol (PYT) is a diterpene member of the long-chain unsaturated acyclic alcohols. PYT and
some of its derivatives, including phytanic acid (PA), exert a wide range of biological effects …

Nowadays, the agro-food industry generates high amounts of byproducts that may possess
added value compounds with high functionality and/or bioactivity. Additionally, consumers' …

Food additives refer to all kinds of trace substances used in food or food processing to
preserve flavor or enhance food taste, appearance, or other qualities. At present, artificial …

Mental disorders and neurological diseases are becoming a rapidly increasing medical
burden. Although extensive studies have been conducted, the progress in developing …