A challenging picture According to a study carried out in 2001 [1], 9.4% of women over forty (i.e., since a very young age) and 11.8% of men over sixty are affected by osteoporosis. The numbers increase considerably if referred to osteopenia (for the same population groups the figure is 47.2% for women and 46.1% for…
Read MoreVitamins and minerals are key micronutrients for the good functioning of our immune system, and they need to be introduced into the body through proper nutrition. During the winter, however, when colds and flu are easy to catch, it is necessary to increase our body’s defense by supporting physical barriers, cellular immunity and antibody production.For…
Read MorePersistent activation of the HPA axis and presence of MUS Circadian rhythm of the HPA axis and stress factors In principle, the physiological circadian rhythm of the HPA axis is regulated at the level of the hypothalamus [7], specifically by the region of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), located immediately above the optic chiasm and connected…
Read MoreThere are 3 different types of fat or adipose tissue: WAT (white adipose tissue), BAT (brown adipose tissue) and beige. White adipose tissue (WAT) is not only an energy reservoir but, being a highly active endocrine organ, it is closely related to obesity, increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, altered lipid profiles, blood glucose levels and subsequent insulin…
Read MoreIntroduction The combination of dietary excesses and sedentary lifestyle promotes weight gain and obesity, with all the consequences that derive from them. In the ongoing fight against obesity and related disorders, several strategies have proven successful in activating the thermogenesis of brown adipose tissue (BAT) and the energy expenditure of the whole body (EE24h) through…
Read MoreNon-volatile Acidosis, Volatile Acidosis and Buffer Systems Introduction The metabolic processes that occur within our body lead to constant pH changes through a continuous succession of intake-elimination of “acids” and “bases” that alter the concentration of the hydrogen ion (H +), thus changing the pH of the body that must cope with these variations and…
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