Worldwide, the number of patients with diabetes is increasing in both developed and developing countries. Diabetic patients are at increased risk for classical micro- and macrovascular diseases as well as nonclassical diseases, such as dementia, malignancy and fragility fracture, which affect both quality of life and life expectancy. Recent advances in therapeutics (such as sodium-glucose […]
Since its initial use in China over 4000 years ago tea has become one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide, second only to water. The leaves of the evergreen species Camellia sinensis are used to make the most prevalent caffeinated teas. Since they are produced from the same plant, the differences between tea varieties […]
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and non-painful signals. Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In […]
Coconut oil has gained considerable popularity in recent years with coconut oil in food and beverages accounting for 26% of food and drink new product launches in 2012, this is an increase from 15% in 2008. This is not surprising given the numerous ways that coconut oil has been identified by the media to potentially […]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the leading causes of death in the world. The number of patients with this disease has dramatically increased, especially in developing countries. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that the diabetes population will reach 380 million globally by 2025. Perhaps as a result of increased bad diet habits […]
Muscle Stem Cells also known as Satellite cells are needed in order to have muscle hyperplasia, hypertrophy or repair of muscle tissue. Understanding the linkage between Stem cell activity and dietary components is a timely area of research. Whether simply elucidating the influence of dietary constituents on the Satellite cell proliferation and differentiation, or regenerating […]
Over the past decade, several studies have shown that antioxidants can not only mitigate oxidative stress and improve the survival of Stem Cells but also affect the potency and differentiation of these cells. Reactive oxygen species are a product of cellular metabolism that has an important role in different processes such as cell survival, differentiation, […]
Resveratrol is a chemical substance present in different sources such as red wine, the skin of the red grapes, blackberries and in lower quantities in peanuts. It has been used to lower cholesterol levels, complementary treatment of cancers and mostly for its cardioprotective properties. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major and preventable cause of […]
Migraine is one of the most common neurological diseases and affects one billion people globally. The past several years have seen the introduction of several new acute and preventive treatments for migraine, but patient and clinician interest in non-pharmacological treatments, including dietary changes, remains strong. Many people with migraine are highly motivated and interested in […]
Hormones are chemical messengers that help your cells communicate and trigger various actions. They’re the bedrock of your body’s endocrine system, which regulates growth, reproduction, metabolism, temperature and even your mood. Hormones and the endocrine system keep your body in a balanced state of homeostasis. Therefore, having a hormonal imbalance — too little or too […]