Natural compounds and products from an anti-aging perspective

G Bjørklund, M Shanaida, R Lysiuk, M Butnariu… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Aging is a very complex process that is accompanied by a degenerative impairment in many
of the major functions of the human body over time. This inevitable process is influenced by …

Potential benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for coronary heart disease and stroke

H Wu, J Chiou - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, coronary heart disease and stroke are the most well-known and extensively …

Involvement of Opioid System and TRPM8/TRPA1 Channels in the Antinociceptive Effect of Spirulina platensis

MA Freitas, A Vasconcelos, ECD Gonçalves… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Spirulina platensis is a “super-food” and has attracted researchers' attention due to its anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Herein, we investigated the …

Exploring the Potential Medicinal Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum: From Metabolic Disorders to Coronavirus Infections

E Ekiz, E Oz, AM Abd El-Aty, C Proestos, C Brennan… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ganoderma lucidum is a medicinal mushroom that has been traditionally used in Chinese
medicine for centuries. It has been found to have a wide range of medicinal properties …

Mediterranean products as promising source of multi-target agents in the treatment of metabolic syndrome

D Bagetta, A Maruca, A Lupia, F Mesiti… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Alteration of nutritional habits play an essential role on the risk of developing Metabolic
Syndrome (MetS). Several epidemiological studies have shown that assuming diets rich of …

Kombucha drink enriched with sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) as potential functional beverage to contrast obesity: An in vivo and in vitro approach

HK Permatasari, NK Firani, B Prijadi, DF Irnandi… - Clinical nutrition …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and aims Obesity is currently a global issue and is a major cause of the
metabolic disorder, including dyslipidemia. However, currently approved treatments have …

Nutraceuticals: a promising therapeutic approach in ophthalmology

CR Castro-Castaneda, F Altamirano-Lamarque… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress represents one of the main factors driving the pathophysiology of multiple
ophthalmic conditions including presbyopia, cataracts, dry eye disease (DED), glaucoma …

Designing nutrition for health—Incorporating dietary by-products into poultry feeds to create functional foods with insights into health benefits, risks, bioactive …

PA Vlaicu, AE Untea, I Varzaru, M Saracila, AG Oancea - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review delves into the concept of nutrition by design, exploring the relationship between
poultry production, the utilization of dietary by-products to create functional foods, and their …

[PDF][PDF] Functional Foods: Components, health benefits, challenges, and major projects

R John, A Singla - DRC Sustainable Future, 2021 - genesissus.eu
Certain food components play a vital part in the benefit of our health and wellness. These
foods, also known as “Functional Foods,” help in reducing or minimizing the risk of certain …

Plant-based foods and vascular function: a systematic review of dietary intervention trials in older subjects and hypothesized mechanisms of action

M Tucci, M Marino, D Martini, M Porrini, P Riso… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular diseases, still the leading cause of mortality in the world, are closely related
to vascular function. Older subjects are more susceptible to endothelial dysfunction and …