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Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to neutralize them. It can potentially…

Orthonasal Olfaction

Ambient odors presented through the nose that have their most important function in the anticipation phase of eating (Boesvelt, 2017).

Oro-Sensory Exposure (OSE)

The in-mouth sensory perception of food (Lasschuijt & Mars, 2020).

Orexigenic gut peptides

The orexigenic gut peptides are derived from the Greek word ὄρεξις (órexis,”appetite”). They are primarily produced in the stomach to stimulate appetite and food…

Oral-Gut Axis

The pathway by which oral microbes can be translocated to the gut and vice versa during compromised oral gut integrity. For instance, Fusobacterium nucleatum…

Opportunistic bacteria

Opportunistic microbes (bacteria) are typically non-pathogenic microorganisms that act as pathogens in certain circumstances. They lay dormant for long periods until the hosts’ immune…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses