The overweight and obesity epidemic has taken over the world, promoting the prevalence of chronic diseases. The common denominator of… Read More
Tight Junctions (TJ) comprise different proteins that bind to the actin cytoskeleton to provide barrier integrity to our gut lining.… Read More
Our main interaction with food, pathogens, and inflammatory signals is made through our intestinal barrier. Indeed, our gut epithelium is… Read More
Innate and adaptive immunity responses often take the spotlight regarding the defense and protection against pathogens. Nevertheless, barrier tissues have… Read More
The link between microbiota and different factors such as exercise, genetics, disease, body composition, and nutritional intake is undeniable.… Read More
Insulin resistance is a problem that is strongly associated with obesity due to excess body fat and diabetes. However, growing… Read More
Metabolic and chronic disorders have created a tremendous economic burden in developed and developing countries. The overproduction of reactive oxygen… Read More
Liver health and function are tied to an intricate web that comprises the gut microbiome, absorption, transport, end products of… Read More
Mexican traditional medicine has left empirical knowledge about herbs, plants, and barks to use in critical or chronic conditions. Nevertheless,… Read More
Functional Medicine Importance Why Functional Medicine? Modern society is seeing a substantial increase in the frequency of chronic, complex diseases… Read More