Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, non-specific inflammatory disease of the
intestine that can be classified as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) …

The intestinal epithelial layer serves as a physical and functional barrier between the
microbe-rich lumen and immunologically active submucosa; it prevents systemic …

Disruption of the microbiota–gut–brain axis results in a wide range of pathologies that are
affected, from the brain to the intestine. Gut hormones released by enteroendocrine cells to …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease mainly affects the large bowel
and the rectum. The pathogenesis of this disease has not been fully elucidated, while the …

Antarctic krill oil (KO) is a popular new marine-derived food supplement. In this study, the
protective effects of KO treatment were investigated in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced …

Purpose Berberine (BBR), a major ingredient extracted from Coptis chinensis, is a natural
drug with limited oral bioavailability. We developed nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) as a …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) pose a growing public health challenge with unclear
etiology and limited efficacy of traditional pharmacological treatments. Alternative therapies …

ABSTRACT A plant-based diet has a wealth of pro-health properties. These have been
typically attributed to the beneficial effects associated with fruits, vegetables, juices and …

Nutraceuticals include a wide variety of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, which
have been highlighted for their remarkable health benefits. Specially, maqui berries have …

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an inflammatory skin reaction whose incidence has
increased and has been associated with a dietary pattern rich in saturated fats and refined …