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Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases.
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article Review)
A Western diet characterised by high intake of energy-dense and processed food is a risk factor for many chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases [1]. Much of the research focus is on the ...
Hypovitaminosis D and Metabolic Syndrome in Postmenopausal Women
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is a precursor for several cardiometabolic diseases. The prevalence of MetSyn is higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women. The role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women is ...
The probiotic supplementation role in improving the immune system among people with ulcerative colitis: a narrative review.
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De Gruyter
, 2021 , Article Review)
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current evidence on probiotics' uses as an adjuvant for ulcerative colitis (UC) and provide an understanding of the effect of probiotics supplement on the immune system and ...
The Role of Copper Intake in the Development and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article Review)
Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide public health issue with numerous complications. Several risk factors are associated with diabetes, mainly due to patients following an unhealthy lifestyle. Copper is a crucial trace element, ...
What Dietary Patterns and Nutrients are Associated with Pancreatic Cancer? Literature Review.
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Dove Press
, 2023 , Article Review)
This narrative review summarizes the main findings of observational studies (case-control and cohort) as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the role of nutrients and dietary patterns on pancreatic cancer (PC) ...
Intravenous ascorbic acid and lung function in severely ill COVID-19 patients
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Current evidence suggests that ascorbic acid improves the host’s immune system and, therefore, may play a role in reducing the severity of infectious diseases. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a potentially ...
The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article Review)
Matcha is a powdered form of Japanese green tea that has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha tea has various health benefits, including an enhancing effect on cognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, and ...
The Impact of Mineral Supplementation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy that is common among women of reproductive age. It is a heterogeneous disorder with an unknown etiology. Different strategies have been proposed for the treatment of ...
Prevalence, Management, and Associated Factors of Obesity, Hypertension, and Diabetes in Tibetan Population Compared with China Overall
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Tibetans’ life expectancy lags behind China’s average. Obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to health disparity, but NCD patterns among Tibetans are unknown. To examine the prevalence, management, and ...
The Interaction Between Body Mass Index Genetic Risk Score and Dietary Intake on Weight Status: A Systematic Review
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2024 , Article Review)
Background: The escalating global obesity epidemic and the emergence of personalized medicine strategies point to the pressing need to investigate the interplay between genetic risk scores (GRSs), dietary intake, and their ...