Nutrition plays an essential role in the regulation of optimal immunological response, by
providing adequate nutrients in sufficient concentrations to immune cells. There are a large …

Epithelial cells line the entire surface of the gastrointestinal tract and its accessory organs
where they primarily function in transporting digestive enzymes, nutrients, electrolytes, and …

Through food intake, humans obtain a variety of nutrients that are essential for growth,
cellular function, tissue development, energy, and immune defense. A special interaction …

Bile acids are a class of cholesterol derivatives that have been known for a long time for their
critical roles in facilitating the digestion and absorption of lipid from the daily diet. The …

While vitamin D is known to be relevant for bone health, evidence has recently accumulated
for an impact on mental health. To identify the potential benefits and limitations of vitamin D …

Context Vitamin D plays an important role in immune function, and the deficiency thereof has
been associated with several infections, most notably respiratory tract infections. However …

The impairment of the blood retinal barrier (BRB) represents one of the main features of
diabetic retinopathy, a secondary microvascular complication of diabetes. Hyperglycemia is …

Current treatment for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders focusses primarily on psychotropic
medication to treat symptoms, though their efficacy varies between patients and …

Background Male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss in men.
It is characterized by a distinct pattern of progressive hair loss starting from the frontal area …

Vitamin D related research continues to expand and theorise regarding its involvement in
obesity, as both hypovitaminosis D and obesity strike in pandemic proportions. Vitamin D …