Fasting: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Abstract Fasting has been practiced for millennia, but only recently studies have shed light on its role in adaptive cellular responses that reduce oxidative damage and inflammation, optimize energy metabolism and bolster cellular protection. read more….
Turmeric’s “Weight Loss Secret”: It Turns Bad Fat Good
A groundbreaking new study published in Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reveals that curcumin, a golden-hued compound in turmeric, may provide a unique solution for overweight individuals by altering the composition of fat cells in their bodies in favor of the calorie-burning type. read more….
Pyrroloquinoline quinone attenuates cachexia-induced muscle atrophy via suppression of reactive oxygen species
Introduction Cachexia, a wasting syndrome, is most commonly observed in the majority of patients with advanced cancer including lung cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, renal cancer, etc. (1-3). read more…

