Numerous studies demonstrated the positive effects of quercetin in in COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 syndrome, including direct inhibition of viral entry into the host cells, inhibition of viral replication, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective effects.Â
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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties of natural products derived from plants, honey, and marine sponges
This study analyzes recent research on natural products derived from plants, honey, and marine sponges with properties against the SARS-CoV-2, as well as several potential mechanisms of their action,
Consumption of olive oil reduces dementia mortality risk
This study, conducted in two large US prospective cohorts, found that consumption of olive oil reduces dementia mortality risk.
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Rosmarinic acid displayed a protective effect in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease
The rosmarinic acid effectively reduces intestinal inflammation, intestinal flora dysbiosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, cell death, and intestinal smooth muscle contraction abnormalities in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease.
The Mediterranean diet changed the gut microbiome and decreased the fecal calprotectin concentration in patients in remission of ulcerative colitis
The Mediterranean diet changed the gut microbiome and decreased the fecal calprotectin in patients with remission of ulcerative colitis
Breastfeeding restores microbial shift in the infant’s gut microbiota caused by the mode of delivery
Breastfeeding restored perturbation in the infant’s gut microbiota caused by the mode of delivery (Cesarean section), and reduced susceptibility to respiratory infections in the first months of the infant’s life.
The Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce the risk of all cause mortality and non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
This network meta-analysis determined the relative efficacy of structured diet and health behavior programs (dietary programs) for preventing mortality and major cardiovascular events in patients at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.Â
The association between the ultra-processed foods and the increased risk of colorectal cancer is gender-specific
This study investigated the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (industrial ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat formulations made with little or no whole foods) and the increased risk of colorectal cancer with almost 30 years of follow-up.
The Western-type diet contributes to the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a clinically relevant mouse model
This study identified Blautia producta and its metabolite, 2-oleoylglycerol, as clinically relevant bacterial and metabolic mediators that promote the onset and development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk for all-cause dementia
Participants with the highest adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk to develop dementia than those with the lowest level of adherence.