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German Institute of Human Nutrition
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background Dyslipidaemia remains a leading cause of death in Germany despite an improving therapeutic landscape, with many patients not achieving guideline-recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals. Bempedoic acid, an adenosine triphosphate citrate ly...
- BiologyOpen access
Toll-like receptor 2 modulates age-associated insulitis and fibrotic remodeling of Langerhans islets
Abstract Background The steadily increasing aging population highlights the importance of maintaining health at an advanced age. Metabolic diseases are among the most prevalent age-related disorders, and the Langerhans islets, critical regulators of glucose homeostasis, are parti...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Non-hormonal strategies for menopausal health: the role of phytoestrogens
Menopause is characterized by hormonal decline, increasing susceptibility to osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and metabolic dysfunction. Phytoestrogens, plant-derived bioactive compounds with estrogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, have emerged as...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background Previous research suggests higher risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in men with high vitamin D serology, but there are limited data related to prostate cancer survival. In this study, we examine the associations between prediagnostic circulating levels of 25-h...
- BiologyOpen access
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for 10–15% of newly diagnosed breast cancer, and its aetiology is poorly understood compared to other breast cancer subtypes. We applied untargeted metabolomics to identify novel biological pathways associated with TNBC risk and poten...