Inflammation induces a wide response of the neuroendocrine system, which leads to
modifications in all the endocrine axes. The hypothalamic–growth hormone (GH)–insulin …

Pathologies of the micro-and macrovascular systems are a hallmark of the metabolic
syndrome, which can lead to chronically elevated blood pressure. However, the underlying …

Aging involves numerous changes in body composition that include a decrease in skeletal
muscle mass. The gradual reduction in muscle mass is associated with a simultaneous …

Aged black garlic (ABG) is a functional food with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties. Recent studies also report its beneficial metabolic effects in a context of obesity …

The use of garlic (Allium sativum) for treating arterial hypertension has been recognized as
effective for several decades. However, tolerance to treatment is low, and several …

The low oxidative stability of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in omega-3 supplements
may cause the formation of compounds that may have negative healthy effects. Extra virgin …

Aging is associated with increased visceral adiposity and a decrease in the amount of brown
adipose tissue and muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, which results in the development of …

The incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing worldwide which makes
necessary the finding of new strategies to treat and/or prevent it. The aim of this study was to …

Olive leaves are rich in bioactive substances which exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,
insulin-sensitizing and antihypertensive effects. The aim of this study was to analyze the …

Olive-derived products, such as virgin olive oil (EVOO) and/or olive leaf extracts (OLE), exert
anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing and antihypertensive properties and may be useful for …