Metabolic syndrome refers to the simultaneous presence of several factors that pose a risk for the onset of cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome: how to recognize it?
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Metabolomics: What Does It Deal With?
It is the discipline that studies the products of the reactions that take place within an organism. Among its many applications is the one that makes it possible to identify nutritional needs in detail
What Is Meant by Biological Clock?
The same expression is used to indicate different aspects: from circadian rhythms, such as the sleep-wake rhythm, to systems for measuring biological age. Let’s clarify
Nutraceuticals: What They Are and What They Are For
Also known as nutraceutical products or nutraceutical supplements, they are a new generation of dietary supplements containing substances able to support the body’s physiological processes
Amino Acids: What They Are
They are called the “building blocks of life” because they make up all the proteins present in living organisms, which are indispensable for every biological function. Let us find out how many there are and which ones, how they are classified and how they are synthesized
Epigenetics: What Does It Mean?
Epigenetics is a field of biology that studies changes in DNA that modify gene expression but do not involve alterations in the sequence of the genetic code
Mitochondria, the Power Plants of Cells
Mitochondria are cellular organelles indispensable for producing the energy used for metabolic functions
Exposome: What Is It?
The exposome is the set of environmental stimuli that come into contact with the body. Here is why it is important to study it
Biohacking, “Do-It-Yourself” Biology
The term biohacking is used to indicate practices aimed at managing or modifying environmental factors and lifestyle in order to influence one’s own biology
Senolytics: What Are They?
Senolytics are molecules that interfere with the metabolism of senescent cells and specifically eliminate them
Telomeres
Telomeres are the end parts of chromosomes and protect DNA. Here is why they are important
Inflammaging: what is it?
Inflammaging, or chronic low-grade inflammation, is defined as a state of low-grade inflammation that can promote the onset of chronic diseases related to aging
Microbiota: let us clarify
The microbiota is the collection of a great many microorganisms that inhabit our bodies, with which we maintain a relationship of mutual exchange: we provide them with the nutrients they need, while they perform physiological, metabolic and immunological functions important to our physical and mental well-being
Catabolism and anabolism: the two sides of metabolism
The word metabolism, derived from a Greek word meaning “mutation,” denotes the set of chemical and biochemical transformation processes that food undergoes from the moment we ingest it
Sirtuins
Sirtuins are proteins that occur naturally in our body and regulate some important metabolic processes, Overall, their action aims to reduce cell replication, consequently slowing down the aging process
Aging
Aging is a physiological process whereby the various functions of a certain organism tend to progressively deteriorate over time. Although you cannot stop the hands of the clock, there are several steps you can take to ensure that you age as healthily as possible. Let’s see which ones
Immunometabolism
To function well, the immune system, and particularly its cellular components, need to maintain a proper energy balance
Innate immunity and acquired immunity
The immune system protects us from attack by pathogens through two types of responses: innate and acquired immunity. The first is very quick and powerful, but not specific. The second, in contrast, is slower and is specific. The latter is based on the activation of highly specialized cells, B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes
