Alcohol consumption and risk of dementia: 23 year follow-up of Whitehall II cohort study

Objective: To examine the association between alcohol consumption and risk of dementia. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Civil service departments in London (Whitehall II study). Participants: 9087 participants aged 35-55…

Impact of fundamental components of the Mediterranean diet on the microbiota composition in blood pressure regulation.

Background: The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a widely studied dietary pattern reflecting the culinary traditions of Mediterranean regions. High adherence to MedDiet correlates with reduced blood pressure and lower cardiovascular…

Catabolism of phenolics from grape peel and its effects on gut microbiota during in vitro colonic fermentation.

Background: Grape peels, the main by-products of wine processing, are rich in bioactive ingredients of phenolics, including proanthocyanidins, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Phenolics have the function of regulating intestinal microbiota and…

Effects of Active Ingredients in Alcoholic Beverages and Their De- Alcoholized Counterparts on High-Fat Diet Bees: A Comparative Study.

The mechanisms by which alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and their de-alcoholized derivatives affect animal physiology, metabolism, and gut microbiota have not yet been clarified. The polyphenol, monosaccharide, amino acid, and organic…

Effect of short-term moderate intake of ice wine on hepatic glycolipid metabolism in C57BL/6J mice.

As the correlation between high fructose intake and metabolism-related diseases (e.g., obesity, fatty liver, and type 2 diabetes) has been increasingly reported, the health benefits of consuming ice wine high…

Grape Pomace Polyphenols Reduce Acute Inflammatory Response Induced by Carrageenan in a Murine Model.

Grape pomace (GP), a by-product of wine production, contains bioactive polyphenols with potential health benefits. This study investigates the anti-inflammatory properties of a polyphenolic fraction derived from GP, obtained by…

Different effects of 24 dietary intakes on gastroesophageal reflux disease: A mendelian randomization.

Background: In observational studies, dietary intakes are associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Aim: To conduct a two-sample mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to determine whether those associations are causal. Methods:…

Dose-response relationship between alcohol drinking and gout risk: do subtypes of alcoholic beverages make a difference?

Objective: Although previous studies have explored the association of drinking with gout risk, we sought to explore the dose-response relationship and the evidence between subtypes of alcoholic beverages and gout…

Type of Alcohol and Blood Pressure: the Copenhagen General Population Study.

Background: Most adults ingest alcoholic beverages. Alcohol shows strong and positive associations with blood pressure (BP). We hypothesized that intake of red wine, white wine, beer, and spirits and dessert…