The microbiota-harboring human gut is an exquisitely active ecosystem that has evolved in
a constant symbiosis with the human host. It produces numerous compounds depending on …

To summarize and evaluate the evidence on the health impact of a vegan diet, we conducted
an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. PubMed, Cochrane Library, …

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are essential amino acids utilized in anabolic and
catabolic metabolism. While extensively studied in obesity and diabetes, recent evidence …

Background Mitochondrial damage occurs in the acute phase of critical illness, followed by
activation of mitochondrial biogenesis in survivors. It has been hypothesized that …

Aim The metabolic performance of the gut microbiota contributes to the onset of type 2
diabetes. However, targeted dietary interventions are limited by the highly variable inter-individual …

Background and Aim: Plant-based diets are associated with potential health benefits, but the
contribution of gut microbiota remains to be clarified. We aimed to identify differences in key …

Vegetarian (VG) and vegan (VN) diets in childhood are of growing interest due to their
perceived health and environmental benefits. Concerns remain due to the possible disruption of …

Background The intake and homeostasis of iodine, an essential micronutrient that plays a
vital role in thyroid physiology, is of particular concern with the increasing popularity of …

Context Metabolic disturbances and a pro-inflammatory state associated with aging and
obesity may be mitigated by physical activity or nutrition interventions. Objective The aim of this …

Purpose Functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycle ergometry (FESCE) enables in-bed
leg exercise independently of patients’ volition. We hypothesised that early use of FESCE-…