Diet is a complex process that we are just beginning to fully understand. We need to develop
a deeper comprehension of metabolism, energy balance, the molecular pathways involved …

Bariatric surgeries are considered the only effective way of weight loss therapy in morbidly
obese patients, ie body mass index≥ 35. However, micronutrient deficiencies and …

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic responsible for 5% of global mortality. The risks of
developing other key metabolic disorders like diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular …

Background: To evaluate vitamin B12 and folate status in pregnancy and their relationship
with maternal obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and offspring birthweight …

Background & aims Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with life-threatening
conditions. Several studies have reported an association of vitamin B12, folic acid, or …

There are numerous factors involved in obesity progression and maintenance including
systemic low‐grade inflammation, adipose tissue dysfunction, or gut microbiota dysbiosis …

Introduction: Several studies have suggested that vitamin B12 deficiency is more common in
obese individuals. We evaluated the cross-sectional associations of serum vitamin B12 …

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a key regulatory enzyme in the one-carbon
cycle. This enzyme is essential for the metabolism of methionine, folate, and RNA, as well as …

Background: The correlation between abnormal vitamin serum levels and chronic liver
disease has been previously described in literature. However, the association between the …

Background: Population-based interventions aimed at halting the increasing prevalence of
metabolic syndrome (MetS) require thorough understanding of dietary interplays. Objective …