-fatty acids alter the gut microbiota in high-fat-diet-induced obese rats.

The gut microbiota is directly influenced by dietary components, and it plays critical roles in chronic diseases. Excessive consumption of trans-fatty acids (TFA) is associated with obesity induced by alterations in gut microbiota, but the links between obesity and gut microbiota remain unclear. Therefore, studies examining the impact of TFA on intestinal microflora are essential.

Inflammation and Cognitive Function in Overweight and Obese Chinese Individuals.

Background: The role(s) of inflammation in obesity-associated cognitive decline in overweight or obese populations is not completely understood.

Objective: To investigate the profile of plasma inflammatory cytokines in overweight and obese Chinese individuals and to assess the relationship between inflammation and cognitive function.

Methods: We evaluated the cognitive domains of 282 Chinese adults, aged 35 to 64 years, using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).