Increased plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) link obesity with insulin resistance and
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, in contrast to the saturated FA (SFA) palmitic …

Obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease form a
metabolic disease continuum that has seen a dramatic increase in prevalence in developed …

Introduction Obesity is a disorder characterized by a disproportionate increase in body
weight in relation to height, mainly due to the accumulation of fat, and is considered a …

Excessive energy intake and reduced energy expenditure drive the development of insulin
resistance and metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolic …

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet (MedD). In this
narrative review, we synthesize and illustrate the various characteristics and clinical …

Psychiatric disorders like mood disorders, schizophrenia, or drug addiction affect a sizeable
proportion of the human population and severely compromise quality of life. Therefore …

Through the measure of thousands of small-molecule metabolites in diverse biological
systems, metabolomics now offers the potential for new insights into the factors that …

The Mayo Clinic recently introduced a diagnostic test that quantifies plasma ceramides in
order to identify patients at risk of major adverse cardiac events. By comparing recent …

With the advance in science and technology as well as the improvement of living standards,
the function of food is no longer just to meet the needs of survival. Food science and its …

Adipose tissue de novo lipogenesis (DNL) positively influences insulin sensitivity, is reduced
in obesity, and predicts insulin resistance. Therefore, elucidating mechanisms controlling …