The Mediterranean diet has long been recognized as one of the most effective ways to
prevent and improve cardiovascular disease. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the typical …

Aging is a multi-faceted process caused by the accumulation of cellular damage over time,
associated with a gradual reduction of physiological activities in cells and organs. This …

Background A large body of literature associated extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) consumption
with low risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. However, findings from clinical trials …

Lately, additional attention is being placed on edible insects, since they constitute an
excellent, cost-efficient source of proteins with a low ecological footprint. Tenebrio molitor …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic risk factors for diabetes, coronary heart
disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and some tumors. It includes insulin resistance …

Nutraceuticals have gained increasing attention over the last years due to their potential
value as therapeutic compounds formulated from natural sources. For instance, there is a …

Mediterranean (Med) dietary pattern consists of moderate or high consumption of foods that
are linked to reduced risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS). This comprehensive review …

Previous studies have suggested that exposure to heavy metals might increase the risk of
hyperlipidemia. However, limited research has investigated the association between …

The Mediterranean diet is a healthy dietary pattern whose main characteristic is olive oil
consumption. The potential health benefits of olive oil have been extensively investigated …

Pharmacologists have been emphasizing and applying plant and herbal-based treatments
in vascular diseases for decades now. Olives, for example, are a traditional symbol of the …