This research shows an association between erythritol consumption and cardiovascular disease. The studies included in this analysis also suggest a possible mechanism of action: a prothrombotic effect of erythritol on platelets, possibly at levels of consumption considered safe by the FDA. Providers may consider these findings when counseling patients on weight loss and low-calorie sweeteners.

A higher percentage of daily energy consumption of ultraprocessed foods was associated with cognitive decline among adults from an ethnically diverse sample. These findings support current public health recommendations on limiting ultraprocessed food consumption because of their potential harm to cognitive function.

Essential oils (EO) of Origanum compactum Benth. (O. compactum) are well known for their biological and pharmacological activities. This study aimed to assess the chemical composition, antifungal, insecticidal, and repellent activities of the EO of O. compactum used in the Mediterranean diet.

Flavonoids are acknowledged for their beneficial effects on human health, including the mitigation of health risks from environmental pollutants. As here reviewed, the impairment of male fertility and gonadal development, as well as progression of cancers of reproductive systems of both sexes, due to the exposure of organic and inorganic pollutants, seemed to be counteracted by flavonoids in several pre-clinical and clinical studies.

Regarding the dietary strategies, they reduce sodium intake and promote a healthful dietary pattern, such as the DASH diet or the Mediterranean Diet, which influence various physiological mechanisms controlling blood pressure and have beneficial effects on blood purpose levels and overall cardiovascular health

Higher intake of ASB was associated with increased risk of stroke, particularly small artery occlusion subtype, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality. Although requiring replication, these new findings add to the potentially harmful association of consuming high quantities of ASB with these health outcomes.

The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in parallel with higher rates of obesity, and older age at pregnancy. The adoption of the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups criteria (IADPSG criteria) for its diagnosis has also increased prevalence . GDM is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes and higher risk for maternal Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) later in life.