Nutrients, Volume 17, Issue 6

Background: The individual roles of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in mitigating metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been well-documented. However, the significance of their ratio (DHA/EPA) in erythrocytes concerning MetS remai...

Currently, overweight and obesity are key problems globally. Several modifiable factors influence weight management. The number of obese and overweight people has significantly increased over the past few decades. Therefore, it is crucial to find eff...

Background/Objectives: Adherence to treatment instructions is essential in managing chronic diseases related to obesity. One gene associated with adherence is the serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR) gene, which has long (L) and short (S) alleles, result...

Background/Objectives: Breast milk is a complex fluid crucial for infant development, nutrition, and immunological and neurodevelopmental support. Recent findings suggest that factors regarding mental health, such as stress, anxiety, and postpartum d...

Objectives: To examine the effect of alcohol intake on body composition in patients with steatotic liver disease (SLD). Methods: In men, group A (n = 819) was defined as non-drinkers, group B (n = 1147) as <30 g of ethanol equivalent per day, grou...

Objectives: Previous studies have assessed the effect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3) and arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6)-supplemented infant formula on brain development and cognitive function in infants. However, the results have been incons...

Objectives: The objective of this study is to outline a framework for how fatty acids may be acting as mediators/suppressors and/or moderators of an individual’s genetic predisposition for cardiovascular lipid biomarkers. Methods: All UK Bioban...

Background/Objectives: Non-resolving inflammation in macrophage-like cells (MLCs) transdifferentiated from vascular smooth muscle cells and monocyte-derived macrophages aggravates atherosclerosis. We previously showed that polyphenolic protocatechuic...

Obesity and depression are public health issues of increasing concern worldwide. This study aims to evaluate programs that address obesity and their impact on depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. Obesity and depression share a bidirection...

Head and neck cancer affects millions worldwide. The risk factors are numerous, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and human papillomavirus to name a few. While improved preventative, diagnostic, and treatment methods have decreased mortality ra...