Ephi Lu

Western Diet

The Western diet typically refers to a dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of processed foods, refined sugars, unhealthy fats (such as saturated and…

Permeability

Permeability refers to the ability of nutrients, microorganisms, and other constituents to pass through the cellular lining of any barrier. We will refer to…

Personality traits

A personality trait is a consistent internal characteristic and persistent tendency to think, feel, and behave similarly across time and situations (Farrington & Jolliffe,…

Peyer’s patches

Peyer’s patches have an oval-shaped structure and are part of gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT) found along the entire length of the small intestine, just…

Phagocytes

Phagocytes are a group of cells, including neutrophils and macrophages, that can engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria and debris. They are…

Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis is a process in which cells, typically specialized immune cells like macrophages and neutrophils, engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria or…

Connections Between Food Additives and Psychiatric Disorders

Discover what the current research says about food additives and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Balanced Diet Linked to Superior Brain Health and Cognitive Function, Study Finds

Keto Diet May Help Lower Cholesterol, Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease

‘Ozempic Personality’: Why You May Not Act Like Yourself on Weight Loss Drugs

Statistical Analysis Highlights the Benefits of Mediterranean Diet on Emotional Well-Being

Roasted Green Tea, a Japanese Staple, Could Boost Cognitive Performance