Over the past few years, there has been a growing interest in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, which extensively utilizes plants. One such plant is Bacopa monnieri, also known as brahmi, which has gained particular popularity for its cognitive-functio...
Background: Malnutrition is prevalent among older adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), but the roles of dietary intake and meal patterns are less understood in community settings. Objective: To investigate the associations between dieta...
Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency, hyperhomocysteinemia, and diabetes are emerging determinants of cardiovascular risk, particularly among women. Early detection and treatment represent an important public health opportunity to reduce the burden of...
Background: The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is a standardized tool for measuring food insecurity (FI) and enabling international comparisons. Although reliab...
Background/Objectives: Copper is an essential trace element for physiological processes related to reproduction, but its impact on the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian (HPOA) axis and its specific mechanism remain unclear. Methods: In vivo...
Aims: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) represents an increasing global challenge. Mediterranean diet interventions have proven benefits, but their implementation is limited by the absence of nutritionists in many public health systems. This study...
Background: The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased globally, particularly in developed countries. UPFs are energy-dense and nutrient-poor, and they often contain additives that can disrupt gut flora and increase intestinal perm...
Lifestyle behaviors such as nutrition and physical activity are fundamental determinants of women’s health across the lifespan [...]
Background: Celiac disease (CeD) is a chronic, immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals. While a lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) remains the cornerstone of treatment, inadequate follow-up can le...
Proteins elicit various metabolic and physiological functions that are related to physical performance. Due to increased need in athletes, protein supplementation has been widely used to support recovery and performance. However, the extent to which...
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