Global impacts of western diet and its effects on metabolism and health: A narrative review

VJ Clemente-Suárez, AI Beltrán-Velasco… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Western diet is a modern dietary pattern characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged
foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried …

Immunosenescence and inflammaging in the aging process: age-related diseases or longevity?

A Santoro, E Bientinesi, D Monti - Ageing research reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
During aging the immune system (IS) undergoes remarkable changes that collectively are
known as immunosenescence. It is a multifactorial and dynamic phenomenon that affects …

[HTML][HTML] Nutrition, immunity and COVID-19

PC Calder - BMJ nutrition, prevention & health, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi,
parasites). To deal with this array of threats, the immune system has evolved to include a …

Nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors in the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia

LJ Dominguez, N Veronese, L Vernuccio, G Catanese… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Multiple factors combined are currently recognized as contributors to cognitive decline. The
main independent risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia is advanced age …

[HTML][HTML] Diet and immune function

CE Childs, PC Calder, EA Miles - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
A well-functioning immune system is critical for survival. The immune system must be
constantly alert, monitoring for signs of invasion or danger. Cells of the immune system must …

Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: Effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance

PC Calder - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Inflammation is a condition which contributes to a range of human diseases. It involves a
multitude of cell types, chemical mediators, and interactions. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) …

Omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation

JK Innes, PC Calder - Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty …, 2018 - Elsevier
Inflammation is a normal process that is part of host defence and tissue healing. However,
excessive or unresolved inflammation can lead to uncontrolled tissue damage, pathology …

Critical review: vegetables and fruit in the prevention of chronic diseases

H Boeing, A Bechthold, A Bub, S Ellinger… - European journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Background Vegetables and fruit provide a significant part of human nutrition, as they are
important sources of nutrients, dietary fibre, and phytochemicals. However, it is uncertain …

Oxidative stress and metabolic disorders: Pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies

V Rani, G Deep, RK Singh, K Palle, UCS Yadav - Life sciences, 2016 - Elsevier
Increased body weight and metabolic disorder including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes
and cardiovascular complications together constitute metabolic syndrome. The …

Fruits, vegetables, and health: A comprehensive narrative, umbrella review of the science and recommendations for enhanced public policy to improve intake

TC Wallace, RL Bailey, JB Blumberg… - Critical reviews in …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Fruit and vegetables (F&V) have been a cornerstone of healthy dietary recommendations;
the 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that F&V constitute one …