Nutrients, Volume 16, Issue 22

Background: The relationship between consuming Thai desserts—predominantly composed of carbohydrates—and gut microbiome profiles remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of consuming various Thai desserts with different G...

Objectives: The unknown immune-enhancing effects of steamed mature silkworms (Bombyx mori L.), known as HongJam (HJ), were investigated. Methods: Supercritical fluid extracts from the White Jade variety of HJ (WJ-SCEs) were applied to in vitro RAW264...

Background: This study aims to investigate the potential modifying effects of lifestyle behavior on the association between drinking water micronutrients and body mass index (BMI) in a large population of children and adolescents. Methods: Data of th...

Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDLs) are involved in atherosclerotic plaque formation and progression and have been linked to insulin resistance (IR). Myeloperoxidase is a potent oxidant of lipoproteins related to atherogenic risk. High-densit...

Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with a complex aetiology. The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship between vitamin B supplementation and AD risk and to explore the potential me...

Background/Objectives: The use of dietary supplements (DSs) has become common among fitness enthusiasts, aiming to enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Beni Mellal from A...

Background: The prevalence of both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is increasing, with persistent digestive symptoms, an altered quality of life, and higher rates of anxiety, chronic fatigue, and sleep trouble tha...

Background and Objectives: We analyzed the changes in obesity, glucose metabolism, and body composition over a 3-year period in Japanese patients with obesity following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Methods: Body weight, parameters related t...

Background: The early exposure of nutrients during pubertal mammary gland development may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Anticancer n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are shown to modulate pubertal mammary gland de...

Background/Objectives: Food neophobia (FN) in childhood is characterized by resistance to new foods, potentially impairing health and diet quality and impacting physical and mental development. Adequate nutrition in early childhood is crucial to prev...