Aging is determined by complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors.
Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome lies at the core of many age …

Vitamin K is traditionally connected with blood coagulation, since it is needed for the
posttranslational modification of 7 proteins involved in this cascade. However, it is also …

A growing body of nutritional science highlights the complex mechanisms and pleiotropic
pathways of cardiometabolic effects of different foods. Among these, some of the most …

Vitamin K is an essential bioactive compound required for optimal body function. Vitamin K
can be present in various isoforms, distinguishable by two main structures, namely …

In order to fully exploit the nutrient density concept, thorough understanding of the biological
activity of single nutrients in their interaction with other nutrients and food components from …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a major cause of death and morbidity globally and
diet plays a crucial role in the disease prevention and pathology. The negative perception of …

Intestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and colorectal cancer
(CRC) generally characterized by clinical symptoms, including malabsorption, intestinal …

Recent reports have attributed the potential health benefits of vitamin K beyond its function
to activate hepatic coagulation factors. Moreover, several studies have suggested that …

It is increasingly recognized that certain fundamental changes in diet and lifestyle that
occurred after the Neolithic Revolution, and especially after the Industrial Revolution and the …

As human life expectancy is rising, the incidence of age-associated diseases will also
increase. Scientific evidence has revealed that healthy diets, including good fats, vitamins …