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 …

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions associated with the risk of diabetes mellitus
type 2 and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Metabolic syndrome is closely related to …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects many adults worldwide. Persistent low-grade
inflammation is a substantial factor in its development and progression and has correlated …

Frozen shoulder is a common debilitating disorder characterized by shoulder pain and
progressive loss of shoulder movement. Frozen shoulder is frequently associated with other …

Diet and dietary components have profound effects on the composition of the gut microbiota
and are among the most important contributors to the alteration in bacterial flora. This review …

Turmeric and its prominent bioactive compound, curcumin, have been the subject of many
investigations with regard to their impact on inflammatory and oxidative balance in the body …

Diet-induced metabolic endotoxemia is an important factor in the development of many
chronic diseases in animals and man. The gut epithelium is an efficient barrier that prevents …

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 …

Adaptogens comprise a category of herbal medicinal and nutritional products promoting
adaptability, resilience, and survival of living organisms in stress. The aim of this review was …

Inflammation constitutes a complex, highly conserved cascade of molecular and cellular
events. Inflammation has been labeled as “the fire within,” is highly regulated, and is critical …