The coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic by the
World Health Organization. Challenges arise concerning how to optimally support the …

Inflammation is a biological response of the immune system that can be triggered by a
variety of factors, including pathogens, damaged cells and toxic compounds. These factors …

Previous studies have reported an association between a more pro-inflammatory diet profile
and various chronic metabolic diseases. The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was used to …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are characterized by autoimmune and inflammation‐
related complications of the large intestine (ulcerative colitis) and additional parts of the …

The polyphenol content of cocoa beans and the products derived from them, depend on the
regions in which they are grown and the processes to which they are subjected, especially …

Chronic inflammation has been identified as a necessary step to mediate atherosclerosis
and cardiovascular disease and as a relevant stage in the onset and progression of several …

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites widely distributed in many plant foods, such a tea,
coffee, chocolate and fruits. The consumption of these compounds is related to the …

Obesity and diabetes is generally accompanied by a chronic state of oxidative stress,
disequilibrium in the redox balance, implicated in the development and progression of …

Aims Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of death. For decades, the
conventional wisdom has been that the consumption of saturated fat (SFA) undermines …

Objectives Chronic low-grade inflammation is a key underlying mechanism in several age-
related chronic conditions and previous studies have shown that diet can modulate the …