Steroid hormones, such as sex hormones and glucocorticoids, have been demonstrated to play a role in different cellular processes in the central nervous system, ranging from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration. Environmental factors, such as calorie intake or fasting frequency, may also impact on such processes, indicating the importance of external factors in the development and preservation...

The timing of food consumption is considered to be an important modulator circadian rhythms, regulating a wide range physiological processes which are vital human health. exact mechanisms underlying this relationship not fully understood, but likely involve alterations in the structure and functioning gut microbiome. Therefore, narrative review aims clarify these by focusing on intermittent fas...

Because FCS agents teach communities about dietary guidelines, it is important that they are aware of the latest nutrition research. This study assessed agents’ knowledge popular fad diets (low-carbohydrate, intermittent fasting, detoxes and cleanses) their potential adverse effects, its relationship among location, certifications, years experience, professional association memberships, educati...