Nutrients

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease primarily associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and fatigue, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms, resulting in a significant reduction in quality of life [...].

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs) are closely associated with disturbances in vascular homeostasis, including endothelial dysfunction, abnormal vascular remodeling, inflammation, oxidative stress, thrombosis, barrier disrup…

Background/Objectives: To examine relationships between maternal-serum 25(OH)D levels at preconception and 8 weeks' gestation and the risk of vaginal bleeding and subchorionic hemorrhage during pregnancy. Methods: A secondary analysis of th…

Background/Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder characterized by reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and is linked to adverse metabolic and repr…

Background/Objectives: Resveratrol is a multi-target polyphenolic stilbene widely studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory and anticancer properties. This review s…

Background: There is a growing number of studies suggesting the effectiveness of dietary supplements in preventing and treating endometriosis. It has been suggested that deficiencies in vitamins D and E as well as zinc are associated with t…

Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea and infertility, substantially impairing quality …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests th…

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a disorder characterised by the concomitant presence of obesity, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and insulin resistance. An increasing body of research indicates that chronic inflammation, ac…

Women are particularly vulnerable to sarcopenia- a progressive, age-related condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical performance- due to sex-specific hormonal and physiological changes, most notabl…

BACKGROUND: Xanthohumol (XN), a prenylated chalcone flavonoid derived from hops (Humulus lupulus), is increasingly recognized as a highly pleiotropic natural compound. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to structure XN's mechanistic hierarchy with emergi…

Lifestyle, nutrition, and metabolic status are central to maintaining women's reproductive health. With the rising prevalence of infertility, the need for effective strategies to preserve and enhance women's reproductive well-being has beco…

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Recent reports on the co-occurrence of allergies and endometriosis have provided grounds for expanding research in this area, suggesting that diagnostics should be extended to women with endometriosis. However, numero…

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between antioxidant intake and antral follicle count (AFC), a marker of ovarian reserve, in women attending a fertility clinic. METHODS: We conducted an observ…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between protein-rich foods, various nutritional supplements, and age of natural menopause and its symptoms. METHODS: This study was a large-scale cross-sectional survey. A multi-stage stratified r…

BACKGROUND: The association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) level, its obesity-related derivatives, and the occurrence of endometriosis (EMS) remains ambiguous, particularly in individuals with higher levels of education. This study …

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Few studies have investigated the association of dietary glycemic index (GI), glycemic load (GL), and carbohydrate intake with antral follicle count (AFC). This study aimed to investigate the association of total carb…

BACKGROUND: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid present in the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.). Non-medicinal CBD oils with typically 5-40% CBD are advertised for various alleged positive health effects. While such foodstuffs containing cann…

BACKGROUND: This study analyzes the effects of bariatric surgery on female sexual function, assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and explores the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet during the postoperative peri…

Background/objectivesWhile alcoholic beverage consumption increases cancer risk, red wine has been touted as a healthier option. To address this unexplored question, we conducted a meta-analysis to summarize evidence from observational stud…

Background: Plant-based diets are associated with reduced cardiometabolic risk, yet the influence of lifestyle behaviors on these benefits remains insufficiently understood. Objective: To assess the combined impact of dietary patterns and l…

Background: Homocysteine (Hcy) plays a pivotal role in human reproduction, influencing gamete quality, embryo development, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes. It is central to folate and methionine metabolism and supports methylation-depe…

Endometriosis is a chronic, hormone-dependent disease that affects women of reproductive age. It leads to numerous adverse clinical symptoms, which significantly impact women's quality of life. The chronic nature of the disease and its recu…