Effects of abomasal infusion of branched-chain amino acids or branched-chain keto-acids on liver function, inflammation, and oxidative stress in multiparous fresh cows.

Reduced liver function, increased oxidative stress, and inflammation in early lactation negatively affect lactation performance and health of fresh cows. Previous findings from our group demonstrated that branched-chain AA (BCAA) infusion improved lactation performance and branched-chain keto-acids (BCKA) infusion decreased liver triglyceride (TG) in fresh cows. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of BCAA and BCKA on blood and liver biomarkers of liver function, oxidative stress, and inflammation as well as expression of genes regulating inflammation and antioxidant metabolism in the liver.

Mediterranean Diet Affects Blood Circulating Lipid-Soluble Micronutrients and Inflammatory Biomarkers in a Cohort of Breast Cancer Survivors: Results from the SETA Study.

Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health concern and substantial research has shown that adhering to a healthy dietary pattern, such as the Mediterranean Diet (MD), may prevent the onset of cancer and BC relapses. This study aims at specifically investigating the association of MD with circulating dietary-related biomarkers in a cohort of BC survivors. Eighty patients (mean age of 54.