The microbiota-gut-brain axis encompasses a bidirectional mode of communication
between the microorganisms residing in our gut, and our brain function and behavior. The …

Traditional culinary applications, nutritional benefits, and growing conditions (no need of
arable land or fresh water) make seaweeds an attractive alternative and sustainable food …

Understanding the individual factors that modulate flavor perception is a central issue for the
development of personalized diets strategies to fight obesity. This study aimed to investigate …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a widespread disorder and an important public health
challenge. The purpose of this study was to identify the association between salt taste …

Background The aim of this review is to evaluate the relationship between weight status and
taste perception and preference of sweet, salt, fat, bitter, and sour through reviewing …

While the global prevalence of obesity has risen among both men and women over the past
40 years, obesity has consistently been more prevalent among women relative to men …

Obesity results from a temporary or prolonged positive energy balance due to an alteration
in the homeostatic feedback of energy balance. Food, with its discriminative and hedonic …

Dietary intake of sodium by the elderly population in nursing homes should be monitored
due to the greater sensitivity of elderly people to sodium. This study aimed to explore any …

While previous research has shown the potential links between taste perception pathways
and brain-related conditions, the area involving Alzheimer's disease remains incompletely …

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has been associated with cognitive performance. Yet,
controlled trials have yielded contradictory results. To tackle this controversy, a …